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EDITOR’S NOTE What it really means to buy local. p. 4 NEWS First African-American in Florida to build her own funeral home practice always keeps her eyes on the road ahead p. 7 BUZZ Mumford & Sons in St. Augustine, cold case closure, Florida wildlife feedback, search for parking spaces on your phone, a rally for Rikki, justice for Amber the dog and more. p. 7 DEEMABLE TECH How can I fix itsy bitsy teenie weenie text? p. 8 THE SPECKTATOR Reasons to be glad you don’t have a Valentine. p. 8 BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Former Duval Clerk of Courts Jim Fuller, Jacksonville City Councilmember Richard Clark and Patricia deJesus, coordinator of the Cold Night Shelter in Fernandina Beach. p. 8 SPORTSTALK Doping makes sense, given the short window athletes have to succeed. p. 10 ON THE COVER Northeast Florida moviegoers don’t flood theaters for foreign films, but a few cultural groups have created an audience. p. 11 OUR PICKS Pierre H. Matisse, “Sleeping Beauty,” “Extravaganza,” Supervillains, Aura Music & Arts Festival and Jax Blues Festival. p. 15 MOVIES “Amour”: Relentless depiction of a husband caring for his wife feels palpably real. p. 16

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“Identity Thief”: Bad jokes and familiar plot rob what could have been a classic road trip/ mismatched buddy comedy. p. 17

MUSIC North Carolina string band Carolina Chocolate Drops keeps old-time African-American traditions alive. p. 21 New Jersey rapper JE double F defies mainstream hip hop stereotypes with unflinchingly honest beats and rhymes. p. 22 ARTS Exhibit at MOSH examines contemporary experience of racism in U.S. and falsehoods in categorizing individuals by skin color. p. 28 BITE-SIZED Make room for big portions of Greek, Italian and Cajun dishes at Eva’s Grill & Bar. p. 36 BACKPAGE We must all appreciate the value of communitywide participation — and the costs of failing to achieve it. p. 47 MAIL p. 5 MOVIE LISTING p. 18 THE EYE p. 20 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 23 ARTS LISTING p. 30 HAPPENINGS p. 34 DINING GUIDE p. 37 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 42 I SAW U p. 43 CLASSIFIEDS p. 44 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 46 Cover design by Paul T. Fenn

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Editor’s Note The Shop Around the Corner Where you buy can have a huge impact

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hat kind of purchases do you make throughout the day? Do you stop for coffee on the way to work, fill up your car at the gas station, grab lunch at a sandwich shop, run to the mall on your lunch hour, pick up groceries on the way home or go out for drinks with friends?

How many of those purchases are made at locally owned businesses? Once you start breaking it down, you might realize that most of your shopping, dining and filling up occurs at big-box stores and international chains.

Maybe you’ve never even thought about it before.

Mike Field has put a lot of thought into it.

A credit analyst at JP Morgan Chase, Field is also a community activist who helped launch Jax Cash Mob, an effort to support locally owned businesses. The group publicizes monthly gatherings at businesses to “mob” them with purchases of $10 to $20 per person.

Field decided to take his effort a step further and is attempting to buy local for the entire month of February. You can read about his experiences on his blog (jaxcashmob. blogspot.com). A history buff who also organizes Pop-Up History events with the Jacksonville Historical Society, Field came up with the Local February idea while looking at old photos of neighborhood grocers, butcher shops and hardware stores — the kinds of places where the people behind the counter knew your name. He wanted to find a way to reconnect to that.

“We try to shop locally and eat locally,” Field said, “but looking at my bank statement, the majority of my purchases are made at the big chain stores.”

He was also inspired by the No-Meat March movement championed by Action News meteorologist and Girls Gone Green founder Julie Watkins and Riverside Avondale Preservation Executive Director Carmen Godwin’s recent campaign to give up her car for a year. Godwin also helped launch GoLO Jacksonville, an effort to support locally owned businesses in Jacksonville’s historic urban core neighborhoods.

Only a few days into his quest, Field was already realizing the difficulty of identifying local businesses for his everyday purchases.

Buying gas from locally owned stations has had him driving several miles out of his way — one time running out of gas before he arrived. Grabbing his habitual afternoon bag of chips and a soda from a nearby convenience store hasn’t been so convenient.

Grocery shopping is another challenge.

The Jacksonville Farmers Market on Beaver Street has been a bountiful and inexpensive source of fresh produce and meat, but trips to Native Sun and Grassroots Natural Market for toiletries, cereal and milk cost more than he usually spends. He hasn’t totaled the difference yet, but he thinks it will even out.

There’s no one place to find local businesses, so Field does research, asks friends, posts questions on social media sites and talks to store owners. Bigger chain stores have massive advertising budgets, but local stores depend on word-of-mouth.

Field has been seeking out locally

BUY LOCAL EFFORTS Jax Cash Mob: facebook.com/jaxcashmob Beaches Cash Mob: facebook.com/BeachesCashMob GoLO Jacksonville: golojax.com

owned businesses outside his normal stomping grounds of Riverside, Avondale and Downtown. For starters, he planned to visit places in Mandarin, Southside and Jacksonville Beach.

“It’s kind of forced me to drive around the city a lot more.”

Owning a car is one luxury that Field has; another is some disposable income to pay for what he expected would be a more expensive month. He realizes that’s not something everyone can afford.

He said he has been militant about defining what “local” means during his month-long experiment. He will go to places that have multiple local locations but no chains or franchises that come from outside Northeast Florida.

So, what is local, really? It’s easy to identify mom-and-pop shops. But are businesses managed and run by local people, that hire local employees, that invest in our local economy, that participate and contribute to the community less worthy of our patronage simply because they aren’t locally owned?

Field said when we buy local, wealth is both created and retained in the community.

It’s as much about making an investment in our communities and economies as it is about getting things we normally would have bought elsewhere.

“Maybe the idea is not to buy only local, but to buy local first.”

Shannon Devlin, a business process architect who started the Beaches Cash Mob, said it’s very challenging to shop purely local. But she suggested using a shop local pyramid, where the base is made up of as much locally created and locally grown products from locally owned businesses as you can get your hands on. As you go up the pyramid, you buy fewer items that aren’t local, going from neighborhood to city to state to country.

It might not be easy, but it’s a question of how much tolerance we have for inconvenience. We have created a lifestyle where if we can’t park right at the door of a business or go through the drive-through, we don’t want to go there.

“We’ve convenienced ourselves right out of our lives,” Devlin said.

We could look at walking or riding a bike to the store as an opportunity instead of a huge inconvenience.

It’s also an opportunity to recycle money and jobs within the community as you realize the impact your spending decisions can make.

“Maybe you can save $2 at this store,” Devlin said, “but where does that money you do spend go?”

Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan

Mail Where’s the Big City Pride?

Regarding the Editor’s Note from Denise Reagan and Downtown [“Do You Identify with Downtown?” Jan. 23]: Thank you, Folio Weekly. Thank you, Denise.

It is about time someone finally recognized that there is not a “Downtown” for people to take pride in affiliating themselves with in Jacksonville. It truly is sad for me as a longtime resident, 30 years now, and as a parent of two teenagers.

When people ask me where I’m from, proudly I say “Philly,” as growing up in and around Philadelphia and local suburbs was filled with many fond memories of local flavor and culture. That is the major element in my pride, the local aspect of culture. The variety of cultures and peoples and foods and arts mingle and become home.

The flavor of home though is like any fine recipe: Add a pinch of this and a dash of that until perfection is made. It’s the same with a city. It needs an influx of different peoples, different ethnicities, colors, cultures, genders and, yes, sexual preferences. This variety is what makes a recipe unique and gives it the flavor of home.

Unfortunately, in Jacksonville, we have a lack of respect for those who are different.

And we’ve lost several opportunities for new flavors to come into town because we were recognized as a city of hate by one business owner when the amendment to the human rights ordinance failed to pass. Not only did it fail to pass, but the City Council members who voted against equal rights were publicly celebrated by a large downtown church and it was broadcast on YouTube. Really?

Celebrating hate?

I want my children to be proud of where they grew up, here in Jacksonville. There is so much history and beauty here, but again, no “Big City Pride.” Unfortunately, I feel that Jacksonville will never amount to anything until we are free from those who oppress and belittle the differences that we should be sharing and celebrating. I hope to see the day when equality helps fuel the vibrancy that this beautiful town deserves.

Priorities

Jennifer O’Donnell Jacksonville

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Every single time she writes something, this lady “gets it” and frankly makes nonsense so darn sensible I am baffled! If I could read her every day, I think I would be more interested in local stuff — I know I would be more interesting to all those around me. I wish I could sneak her wit into my pocket and then ask her how to respond to all the dumb stuff (people) I see each day. Welcome to Folio Weekly! See you hopefully sooner than later!

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I’m not sure I’m really ready for this new big online world of Folio Weekly, but I’m 100 percent sure I’m glad The Specktator is here to make it make sense.

P.S. Jags playas: It would be super if you could take your business where it’s needed.

The Town Center has emptied out the businesses of Arlington. Try a nice Arlington restaurant once in a while, huh?

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A Few Points About Downtown They can’t even build a parking garage for The Landing. How many years has it been? The majority of citizens won’t cross the river if their lives depended on it.

Most people don’t feel safe because they might run into people different from themselves.

There is no major attraction to draw people downtown unless it involves city business or a trip to the courthouse.

In the age of strip malls, parking kills any desire to go downtown. Most people, if they can’t pull right up to the door, forgo the stop altogether.

Are they ever going to finish that apartment building across from the JSO? Bums scare people.

Every media story about downtown is about how terrible it is.

We are not an urban culture. Never have been, probably never will be.

DavidJDouglass Commenting on “Do You Identify with Downtown?”

My gosh, that’s 4,015 teens a year who die from texting. Seems our priorities in this country are really messed up. We stress the gun issues and let things like this slide.

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Equality for Everyone

Absolutely. EQUALity should be across the board — not one group, race, religion, gender or sexual preference, etc. It’s about time for this city to embrace and welcome change. If we ever want to move forward as a community, we need to create an environment that fosters growth in individuals, families and businesses. The citizens of Jacksonville and America deserve the same rights and protections. Bottom line!

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Tide Is Turning for Unreason

In the Jan. 30 Folio Weekly, Jeremy Racicot penned an emotional letter, “Tide is Turning for Gay Rights,” to address one previously written by William H. Shuttleworth. In his letter, Racicot recommends defiance of the Christian God. Throughout, Racicot raised a number of issues but failed to address any of them with any logic or coherent consistency.

The most important of which is the question of God’s existence, which rises to the forefront and actually becomes the fulcrum of Racicot’s letter. Thus, God’s existence and any response are inextricably linked. Let’s examine further.

First, no reasonable, thinking person believes the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is anything less than a tragedy. But that opens the discussion about how we know the massacre of innocent children to be a tragedy.

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allowed such a tragedy, that “such a sadistic, sociopathic being is to be defied, not worshiped.” Racicot is mistaken, because his response presupposes the Christian God exists: That is, the eternal, uncreated, creator of the universe and author of all life within; the giver of moral law, the standard by which all things are referenced and defined; the God who created mountains and sunsets; the God who knit into the fabric of our being an affinity for music, landscape, dancing and art; the God who designed the beauty of sex and laughter; the God mighty enough to number the stars and gentle enough to fashion hummingbird wings; the God who created each person with intrinsic worth and value; the God who loves and created us in His image and provides a remedy for the thing the Bible calls sin; the God who is our means to know salvation and our hope for the future; and the only God to claim, I AM. This God’s reality certainly warrants worship, not defiance.

The question of whether God exists is the most important question in life, and must be considered as part of any analysis of Racicot’s statement, that such a “being” is to be defied.

In essence, Racicot’s presupposition of the Christian God’s existence says, “OK, the Christian God exists but I don’t understand or like His ways; therefore He is to be defied.”

I don’t doubt Racicot’s sincerity or very real struggle to comprehend evil in this world, but his proposed response to God is rife with unreason and patently absurd. The Christian God who designed the universe and gave us life, meaning, inherent worth and value might well have reasons for doing things which are beyond our understanding, including allowing tragedy to unfold.

Without God, all things are acceptable, the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary included. Might I also point out that if we are to employ Racicot’s recommended response toward God, we would be operating in the same defiant mode as the Sandy Hook shooter.

However, there are a number of good questions which Racicot indirectly and perhaps unintentionally identified that help us consider our response to God. Where did we come from? What is the meaning of life? Where do our objective moral values come from? Where are we ultimately going?

Instead of defiance, I offer that there are logical, well-reasoned answers to what posture we should have toward God. In the genuine pursuit of the answers to these hard questions, I recommend the fantastic authorship and scholarship of Amy Orr-Ewing or William Lane Craig as you work to find reasons for the only appropriate response to God. Jonathan MacDonald Jacksonville If you would like to respond to something that appeared in Folio Weekly, please send a signed letter (no anonymous or pseudonymous mail will be printed) along with address and phone number (for verification purposes only) to themail@folioweekly.com or THE MAIL, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256. Letters may be edited for space and clarity.

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Mumford’s the Word English folk rockers Mumford & Sons – nominated for six Grammys, including Album of the Year – announced Feb. 5 that they will perform at St. Augustine’s Francis Field as a part of their Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers.

The two-day festival begins Sept. 13 with performances

by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Willy Mason. On Sept. 14, Mumford & Sons perform along with fun., The Vaccines, Bear’s Den, Half Moon Run and Those Darlins. “This is our chance to do it our way,” Ted Dwane, Mumford & Sons’ bassist, told Folio Weekly in a phone interview. “We created this festival last summer.

The shows are awesome. It’s great engaging a larger audience. We’re expanding the format to be a two-day event. You never know what’s going to happen. We have formed these tours around festivals we’ve been to and loved in the U.K.” The indie/folk/bluegrass musicians’ new release, “Babel,” was 2012’s top album. Concerts sell out in minutes worldwide. Tickets for both festival days are $109; available only at gentlemenoftheroad.com.

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Cold Case Closure Sheriff John Rutherford credits a federal grant and DNA testing for helping to solve the sexual battery and murder of a 10-year-old girl about 28 years ago. James Leon Jackson, 60, was arrested Feb. 5, charged with the death of Tammy Welch. The Sheriff’s Office received a $500,000 grant to review more than 300 homicide cold cases from 1990 to 2001 using DNA evidence. In addition to the homicides, 195 sexual assault cases from the same period will be examined for any DNA matches.

Florida Wildlife Feedback We can now review the state’s conservation plans for 23 species of native wildlife. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, posting the draft action plans on its website, myfwc.com/imperiled, is taking comments through March 13. Eventually, plans for 60 native species will be reviewed. The current 23 draft plans include 11 bird species, like roseate spoonbill and snowy egret, five fish species, four mammals like the Everglades mink, two reptiles and one amphibian. “Each of the plans contains biological background, conservation history and the goal, objectives and specific actions proposed for conserving that particular species,” according to the FWC release.

Search for Spaces on Your Phone Have you ever circled the block in downtown Jacksonville looking for a parking space? That could change in early March with the installation of 99 parking sensors and the release of Parker, a smart phone app indicating open spaces. David DeCamp, a spokesperson for Mayor Alvin Brown, said the program is a three-month trial of the Streetline system. Parker shows where street parking is available in the seven-block area south of Hemming Plaza and where parking garages are open. Streetline, a privately held company based in Foster City, Calif., has worked with Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Reno and Washington, D.C., to find parking solutions.

According to the Financial News & Daily Record, if the city opts to use the system after the trial period, it will cost $15-$20 a month per parking space, or about $18,000$24,000 a year. Maybe Streetline can make an app to help smartphone-distracted drivers looking for parking.

Sarah Carter opened her funeral home practice after 22 years of experience in the business.

The Lady in White

First African-American woman in Florida to build her own funeral home practice always keeps her eyes on the road ahead

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s a young girl, Sarah Carter never dreamed she’d grow up to own a funeral home. “I liked fashion and makeup,” she says, recalling her dreams of becoming a model. As she sits in her newest building on her Emerson Street campus, though, Carter says that she’s right where she wants to be — serving others in their times of need. The would-be model became a role model: Sarah Carter is the first African-American woman in Florida to build her own funeral home practice from the ground up, after working for another funeral home owner for 22 years. Most women in the industry inherit their businesses from their husbands. This spring, Sarah Carter’s Funeral Home turns 10 years old. Carter and staff will mark the occasion with a Community Awareness Fair on Feb. 22. “February is the month of love,” Carter says, so she decided it’s the perfect time for her to show her appreciation for the people she serves and loves.

Those who know and work with Sarah Carter are clear: Love and service aren’t just words to her. The home arranges burials, cremations and funeral services for people from all walks of life, all religions and all nationalities. Pastor Napoleon Karr of Peace International Missionary Church on Arlington Expressway has referred several of his bereaved congregants to Sarah Carter’s Funeral Home.

“Most of our people don’t have insurance,” the Liberian-born pastor says, referring to his diverse church comprising Africans, African-Americans and European-American members. “She works with the community in terms of pricing.” When a congregant’s family member passes away, Karr explains, “Money has to be raised in the community. She will come down in her pricing to accommodate the family,” he says of Carter. “I have nothing but praise for her.”

“She took time with us, when we buried our grandbaby,” Karr says. “She’s a very friendly lady, very considerate, very understanding. And she’ll deal with what you can afford.”

“You can’t turn people away,” Carter says of her clients. “If you take care of the people, the people will take care of you. It’s

COMMUNITY AWARENESS FAIR A health awareness fair with free blood-glucose screenings and information about diabetes, health care professionals from the AIDs Network, Legal Aid representatives to advise about wills and other legal matters, insurance advisors, food vendors and more.

Sarah L. Carter’s Funeral Home, 2212 Emerson St., Jacksonville, 399-4150.

3-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22

a ministry. You’re building something solid.”

Her reputation for serving those in need is one factor in bringing the same families to her over and over again as repeat clients. At times, she admits, “I give away more than I take in. … but it works out.”

“I believe she’d give you the clothes off her back, if you needed her to,” says the funeral home’s assistant, Keith Wards. Carter’s sister, Liz Edwards, who also works at the home, credits their mother and their Christian faith for teaching them generosity. When they were young girls, their mother would give away her own clothes to needy people in their East Jacksonville community — an act Edwards has seen Carter repeat in their community.

The 58-year-old Carter still likes fashion and makeup. Dressing in elegant white and ivory suits has become her trademark.

It’s a tradition that she and her mentor, former employer Walter Dorman, began at Dorman’s Funeral Home on St. Augustine Road. Carter is known in the surrounding Pine Forest community as “the lady in white,” Edwards notes.

When Dorman died, Carter says, she needed time to consider her next step. “The spirit to stand still is hard after investing so much of your life,” she reflects, referring to the years she spent working at Dorman’s Funeral Home. She met the man who would become her mentor following the death of her infant daughter, and was struck by the patience and care he extended to her as a young mother, driving her out to the cemetery to show her where her baby would be buried. Later that year, she left work as a full-time auditor at Independent Life to join Dorman’s staff. After he passed away, his family was not interested in continuing the business, she explains.

Carter credits another longtime friend

and father-figure, cemetery sexton Arthur Williams, for encouraging her to launch her own business. She remembers him saying, months before she decided to buy her first building, “Ms. Carter, we’ve got to find you a funeral home.” As it turns out, Mr. Williams died soon after that, and his funeral was the first she conducted, weeks after closing on the building and obtaining licensure.

Looking back, Carter can hardly believe that she managed up to five services, comfortably, in her first building. “I don’t know how we did it, but we did.” She says she developed grit and determination from raising three children as a single parent, with little support. One of those children, her son, Joseph, is now a funeral director at the home.

“I don’t look at problems. I look at how to solve problems,” Carter says, adding, “You don’t have time to pitty-pat the situation.”

Her assistant, Keith Wards, tells a favorite story to illustrate that point. One day when he was traveling with Carter from the St. Johns Bluff area to another service on the far-west side of Jacksonville, they found themselves pressed for time. Then, the muffler came loose from the car and was dragging along, igniting sparks on I-295. “I couldn’t get her to pull over,” he said, laughing at the memory of the horrified passersby who were pointing to the back of their car. Once they were reasonably sure the car wasn’t actually on fire, he remembers what his boss said to him about those concerned fellow motorists. “ ‘Don’t look at ’em. Look straight ahead!’ ” So he did.

“He loves to tell that story to everybody,” Carter says, smiling. “I don’t like being late.

I did not stop that vehicle until we got to the church. And we were on time.”

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Q: Yesterday, when I came back from lunch, my emails were super tiny. Everything else was the same, but the text is so small I can barely read it. I tried to find a menu or button, but I couldn’t find anything. I’m using Outlook 2003 on Windows XP. Help!

A: Most likely you accidently reduced the zoom level. On many Windows programs, including Outlook, you adjust the zoom level by holding down the Ctrl button on your keyboard while you scroll the mouse wheel button up or down. Scrolling up increases the size of the text; scrolling down decreases it. If that doesn’t work, try changing the screen resolution. Right-click the desktop and click Properties, then Settings and then Screen Resolution.

Now, slide the bar to the left to make the text bigger, right to make it smaller. This will change the appearance of everything on your monitor, but you can adjust it until you find a setting that’s comfortable. If neither of those work – have you seen an optometrist lately?

It could be said that Valentine’s Day is the most depressing day of the year for the unattached. Watching coworkers get showered with flowers, listening to friends drone on about romantic dinners at Wine Cellar or Matthew’s or being subjected to a constant stream of Lionel Richie, Chicago and Air Supply on the radio … it’s enough to make anyone feel unwanted, unattractive and even unlovable. The truth is, having a valentine isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. In fact, those of us without significant others have plenty of reasons to rejoice in our singledom. I, for one, look forward to eating an entire bag of Peterbrooke chocolate-covered popcorn without having to share a single (get it?) kernel – and not having to shave my legs. Guys can rest assured they’ll get extra-special attention at Hooters and won’t have to take out a loan to pay for a fancy-schmancy dinner. Check The Specktator blog at folioweekly.com/specktator for even more reasons to be grateful you don’t have a Valentine.

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Bouquets & Brickbats Brickbats to former Duval Clerk of Courts Jim Fuller for spending $46,000 of taxpayers’ money in his unsuccessful court effort to avoid being term-limited out of office, despite being warned by the General Counsel’s Office not to hire outside counsel. Fuller said he was justified in hiring lawyers to determine if term limits applied to his office. They did, and he’s out.

Brickbats to Jacksonville City Councilmember Richard Clark for seeking a three-year moratorium on use of the city’s Mobility Fee, designed to improve pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure to increase safety. The City Council hears the issue at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26, and Jacksonville Bike Coalition urges those wanting a more bikeable and walkable community to speak out against the proposal.

Bouquets to Patricia deJesus, coordinator of the Cold Night Shelter in Fernandina Beach, for giving the homeless a place to go and get a warm meal when temperatures dip below 40 degrees. The Cold Night Shelter, located at Fernandina Beach Church of Christ, is staffed by volunteers and funded by donations. Area restaurants provide warm meals when the shelter is open.

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NewsBuzz The Art of Caring The Northeast Florida arts community is again rallying to find creative solutions; this time, it’s a little more personal.

Last October, Rikki Southworth was diagnosed with breast cancer; she’s now seeking medical treatment. Southworth, who has no health insurance, is a much-loved presence on the visual arts scene. A series of benefit concerts are being held to raise funds to help Rikki, the wife and muse of artist Chip Southworth. On Feb. 15, nightclub Kala, 331 East Bay St., Downtown, 356-6455, holds the Rally for Rikki: The Primary featuring Tuffy, The Bath Party (with Chad Jasmine) and Tropic of Cancer. Admission is $10.

Donations at giveforward.com/rallyforrikki.

Justice for Amber the Dog A felony charge of animal cruelty has been filed against Randal Bryan Hart, accused of slashing the throat of a 70-pound collie-Labrador mix on Jan. 13, the St.

Augustine Record reported. If convicted, Hart could receive up to five years in prison and be subject to a state law requiring those convicted of the crime pay a minimum mandatory fine of $2,500 fine and undergo psychological testing. The dog, Amber, has been adopted by St. Johns County Deputy Dan Sorrells.

EWC to DCPS Kimberly Davis is moving from Edward Waters College to Duval County Public Schools to serve as Superintendent Nikolai Vitti’s chief of intergovernmental affairs and community outreach. Davis has been assistant vice president for enrollment management at Edward Waters since September 2012. Davis and Vitti both worked for Florida Department of Education from 2008-’10; she was director of dropout prevention. The new post pays her $110,000 a year.

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rowing up, I never had illusions about the substance use of professional athletes.

Then again, my favorite sports team was the 1980s New York Mets, and my favorite athletes were in the rings of the National Wrestling Alliance. Spending as much time as I did watching amped-up athletes ranging from Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry to Ric Flair and Road Warrior Hawk, it was hard to be surprised when evidence of their substance use came out. And, despite the Just Say No agitprop, I never really felt much like condemning them for their choices.

This was not a majoritarian viewpoint in the media of the ’80s, when sports columns and commentaries often came with a heavy glaze of empty moralism. Most of us who were teenage males in the ’80s remember, for example, when Len Bias died from a cocaine overdose. The flipside to all of the hysteria spoon-fed to the middle class from the corporate media, however, was a logical deduction: specifically, that drug use was a matter of free will. Despite the athlete-as-hero mythology used to sell sports memorabilia, the fact was that these were and are driven men who did what they wanted and had the money to do so.

Cocaine hasn’t disappeared from sports, as the preponderance of sinus conditions on every NBA telecast indicates. Over the years, though, we’ve seen drugs (especially performance enhancers) employed for purposes as professional as they are recreational. And scandals galore to match.

Consider Lance Armstrong’s recent protracted tumble from grace (ironic, given how doped-up the competitive cycling circuit has always been), or the ritualized savaging of Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa for boosting their power numbers with performance enhancers. And then, as recently as Super Bowl week, the staunchly denied allegations that Ray Lewis of the Super Bowlwinning Baltimore Ravens used deer antler spray in an effort to prolong his valuable career for one more campaign.

Closer to home, yet another athlete is caught up in the deer antler spray story.

Professional golfer and Ponte Vedra Beach resident Vijay Singh, a former No. 1 player in the world, withdrew from the Phoenix Open, claiming back problems even as events forced him to issue a statement regarding his use of deer antler spray last year.

“While I have used deer antler spray, at no time was I aware that it may contain a substance that is banned under the PGA Tour Anti-Doping Policy. In fact, when I first received the product, I reviewed the list of ingredients and did not see any prohibited substances. I am absolutely shocked that deer antler spray may contain a banned substance and am angry that I have put myself in this position. I have been in contact with the

PGA Tour and am cooperating fully with their review of this matter. I will not be commenting further at this time.”

Yeah, maybe … but I’m still bitter about prized rookie selections from my baseball card collection becoming worthless because the players were retroactively exposed as “dopers,” after TV deals and new stadium deals and so much more was financed on their backs. But I don’t see how “doping” is a big deal, for Singh, Lewis or anyone else.

What about the sports organizations that ban substances and issue pious decrees?

History shows there’s always been a way around such bans.

The flipside to all of the hysteria spoon-fed to the middle class from the corporate media, however, was a logical deduction: specifically, that drug use was a matter of free will.

Why wouldn’t an athlete, given the short window he or she has to succeed, utilize every available pharmacological advantage? How many ads for habit-forming, transformative substances — ranging from processed foods to libido boosters — run during any sports telecast?

The PGA Tour, despite Singh’s relative forthrightness on this issue compared to, say, Roger Clemens in front of a Senate subcommittee a few years ago, seems likely to suspend Vijay. No big loss for fans. Singh was always a “golfer’s golfer”; the Fijian clubman never “crossed over” into the popular consciousness the way Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods did. Despite his success, Singh-o-mania didn’t explode. And it’s almost certain his best game is behind him.

Soon enough, Singh will be back, however.

His measured, thoughtful response suggests his deer antler spray use will be a footnote to a distinguished career. Maybe sportswriters, instead of having trumped-up hysterics like they have with many athletes over the years, will learn a lesson from all this: Performanceenhancing drug usage just isn’t that big a deal.

It could be rightly considered just the price of doing business.

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FOREIGN FILM EXCHANGE Northeast Florida moviegoers don’t flood theaters for foreign films, but a few cultural groups have created an audience Story by Ryan Thompson

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acked into one of AMC Regency’s largest theaters, members of Jacksonville’s Indian community chatter in anticipation. Englishspeaking moviegoers would struggle to pronounce the title of the film about to appear on the screen, and they certainly wouldn’t be able to understand the film, which will run in Telugu, a South Indian language, without subtitles.

When the film starts, whistles blast through the usually quiet theater. This audience is bubbling with joy. When a favorite male celebrity from Indian films appears on screen, screams combine with the whistles. To the average American audience, this could be a ballpark, a stadium, a rock arena — anything but a movie theater. But the spirited reaction is a testament to the Indian community’s appreciation that films from their native land screen in the city they now call home.

Hollywood films are the big reels in Jacksonville. But three local theaters make it a priority to schedule films that originate outside of Hollywood and beyond the United States: AMC Regency 24, Regal Beach Boulevard Stadium 18 and Five Points’ Sun-Ray Cinema.

Making foreign films available locally starts with logistics. Film distribution operates differently at bigger companies than it does at the independent Sun-Ray Cinema. SunRay owner Tim Massett said his theater finds the distributor to negotiate a date and a

price. This contrasts with AMC’s method, in which a distributor approaches the company, AMC spokesperson Ryan Noonan said. That distributor then requests dates and specific locations for its films. Christine White, a spokesperson for Regal Entertainment Group, said studios determine which films play at any given location.

Massett said Sun-Ray runs foreign films that either he wants to see on the big screen or for which he identifies a potential audience.

For instance, Sun-Ray brought France’s “Holy Motors” to Jacksonville for a week in November. Massett said it performed so-so.

“We really wanted to provide a home in Jax for ‘Holy Motors,’ so it didn’t really matter to us whether or not people came, but it was great to see the 162 faces that did show up,” he said.

“We were stunned.”

In a weak foreign film market, theaters rely on getting folks in seats, especially because attendance and sales impact distribution decisions. That’s where marketing and

“West of Memphis” opens March 8 at Regal Beach Boulevard (pictured: Henry Rollins (left) and Amy Berg.

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UPCOMING FOREIGN FILMS “Curling”: Canada, UNF Robinson Theater, Feb. 14 “Amour”: Austria, Regal Beach Boulevard Stadium 18, Feb. 18 “A Housekeeper”: France, UNF Robinson Theater, Feb. 28 “West of Memphis”: New Zealand, Regal Beach Boulevard Stadium 18, March 8 “Demonlover”: France, UNF Robinson Theater, March 14 “Intimate Stories”: Argentina, UNF Robinson Theater, March 28 “Songs from the Second Floor”: Sweden, UNF Robinson Theater, April 11 spreading the word come in.

“Without a strong print media covering the films, it is difficult to foster a film-going culture,” he said. Massett publishes Sun-Ray’s bi-monthly publication, Film List, to promote his offerings.

“Occasionally, you will have a film that will rise above and break through, such as ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ ” he said, “but foreign films in this market are not profitable at all. That’s not to say we won’t continue to program them. We hope to slowly build an audience for smaller pictures alongside our runs of blockbuster fare.”

Saravana Kabilan hosts Tamil films at theaters around Jacksonville, such as Sun-Ray, San Marco Theatre and Cinemark Tinseltown.

A member of Jacksonville Tamil Mandram, a nonprofit for Tamil-speaking Jacksonvillians, Kabilan said the organization has been hosting pop-up screenings of Tamil-language — or Kollywood — films for 10 to 12 years. Tamil is yet another language spoken in South India.

Kabilan’s been producing the screenings for JTM since 2009, a year in which he waited three weeks after a film’s release to secure the distribution rights.

Kabilan, who owns three CiCi’s Pizza franchises in Jacksonville, locates the distributor for popular Kollywood films he wants to show around town, he said. He pays for them out of his own pocket, and the distribution rights cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. He makes that money back by selling tickets, usually $8 to $12. Sometimes he loses money, but very successful films make up for lost expenses. Kabilan pays the host theater, which he selects based on its availability, he said. He markets the screenings through an email database he has collected over the years and through posters in local Indian restaurants.

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in terms of artistic quality, he said. To draw Kollywood fans in, Kabilan looks for films with major stars and directors attached to them.

“The stars and directors pull the crowd,” he said. For the Indian community’s screenings, Massett said he does not do outside promotion, although most of the films are subtitled. The Telugu Association of the Jacksonville Area also holds pop-up screenings around town, but did not provide more information to Folio Weekly.

David Blue, who owns the San Marco Theatre, said members of the Indian community have been leasing his venue for such screenings for 13 years.

The Regal Cinema on Beach Boulevard is designated as a cinema art theater, which means Regal Entertainment Group programs foreign, art and independent films to complement its mainstream fare. Regal designates 64 of its 540 theaters nationwide as cinema art locations.

The theater chain identified the Beach Boulevard theater as a good location for a cinema art theater because of its proximity to the University of North Florida, beach communities and the city, White said. She said the theater has been a cinema art location for several years.

Regal uses grassroots marketing campaigns, media partnerships, in-theater displays and word-of-mouth to market its films to Northeast Florida audiences, White said.

Though none of the theaters could provide any specific demographic figures, she said the subject matter in foreign films is often focused toward niche audiences.

Massett describes the demographic of foreign filmgoers simply as “people who go to the movies.” AMC Regency would not make an official statement on its demographic.

Approximately 200 members of Jacksonville’s Indian community flooded into AMC Regency at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 for a premiere screening of “Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu,” a Telugu-language — or Tollywood — film. The film screened in one of the theater’s largest auditoriums, and Teluguspeaking audience members sat elbow to elbow, leaving a few neck-craning rows in the front vacant. Throughout the show, for which folks paid $20 a ticket, enthusiastic moviegoers whistled and screamed when major stars appeared on screen or when romantic tension between two characters heated up. While other foreign films are usually subtitled, AMC Regency played “Seethamma” without subtitles.

Hindi is India’s official language, but each individual state produces its own films in its own language, said Vara Suresh, secretary of

the Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville. The actors in Bollywood films speak Hindi, and Priya Ganesan, the president of the society, said Bollywood films are the most popular in India.

A member of the organization for about six years, Ganesan said the ICS noticed in 2010 that AMC Regency carried Indian films. That year, Krishna Kumar was president. Ganesan said Kumar wanted to hold private screenings of Hindi-language films at the theater.

In 2010, the ICS hosted three or four private screenings of Indian films for its members. The group approached the theater to negotiate the screenings. Since 2011, the organization has not made a conscious effort to host events around the AMC’s Indian films, she said.

Another organization, the Indo-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, does not actively send folks to AMC Regency, said President Manjunath Charmani. However, the organization hosted an Indo film series as part of the 2012 Jacksonville Film Festival.

“We are working on getting our single-screen blockbuster recipe correct, which allows us to afford to bring in more interesting one-offs or week-long runs of smaller titles.”

– Tim Massett, Sun-Ray Cinema To continue exposing Jacksonville to Indian films, Ganesan said ICS wants to screen older movies, such as the ones she and Suresh grew up with while in India — films for which they have the dialogue committed to memory.

“Movies are a very integral part of our culture,” Suresh said. Kabilan said films make up India’s biggest entertainment outlet. Before AMC Regency brought Indian films to town, Ganesan said she went to local Indian grocery stores to buy DVDs. But those versions were always poor quality, and she watched them on a small screen.

“When AMC does this, it’s like handing out kinship for us,” Suresh said. “Going back and seeing the movies, it brings back a lot of very nostalgic memories.”

Noonan said the feedback from AMC’s guests has been tremendous. Although ICS noticed the films in 2010, he said that, for many years, AMC has been broadening the diversity of the films it shows.

“Expanding the choices for our guests benefits them and us,” Noonan said. In addition

to Indian films, Noonan said AMC Regency also offers films in Chinese, Vietnamese and Russian, among other languages. White could not provide a specific country rundown for Regal Beach Boulevard, but the theater is screening films from France, Austria and New Zealand in the first quarter of 2013.

In November, AMC Regency screened “A Secret Affair,” a film in Tagalog and English.

Doreen Flippin, the fundraising committee chair for We Filipinos Inc., attended a matinee showing in one of the venue’s smaller theaters. She said about 25 people watched that screening of the non-subtitled film, which includes a sentence in Taglish — a combination of the two languages.

Flippin said there is a market in Jacksonville for films in Tagalog — standardized in the Philippines as Filipino, the official language of the country — because of the military presence in the area. She estimates around 9,000 to 10,000 Filipinos live in the region. Though We Filipinos does not officially promote the one or two Filipino films that reach Northeast Florida, it showed some classic Filipino favorites at the Filipino Pride Day celebration in October 2012. Flippin said members of Jacksonville’s Filipino community promote the films through word-of-mouth or by email.

She said seeing Filipino films on the big screen reminds her of her heritage and of how happy and blessed she is to be living in the U.S. Only 15 people showed up for the 7:10 p.m. showing of “Rust and Bone” on Jan. 18. In one of Regal Beach Boulevard’s smaller venues, the filmgoers came in pairs and paid $10.25 per seat to watch this example of acclaimed French cinema starring Marion Cotillard.

Robert Nelson and Sue Aguilar attended that screening. Aguilar said the couple looks specifically for independent and foreign films on Fandango. They have friends who travel to New York City, and they often go themselves, so they always look for independent cinema.

“We search around for them, we find out what’s been popular in New York,” she said, “and then we hope — pray — it comes to Jacksonville.”

When they go to New York, films are third on their list, behind theater and art galleries, Nelson said.

The two called “The Intouchables” the best of 2012 and saw the film when it came to Regal Beach Boulevard. Nelson said that theater has the best selection in town — though they’ve never gone to Sun-Ray. “We should get out there more, but this is so close to the beaches, that’s why we come here,” Aguilar said. “And we’re the only ones who do!”

Nelson said subtitled films probably don’t do well because American audiences don’t like to read films. He prefers the kind you might have to read.

“The film stream coming out of Europe or Canada or anywhere else seems to be more interesting than the American fare, so we try to see as much of it as we can.” “Rust and Bone” stayed at the Beach Boulevard Regal for only a week.

AMC might be the go-to theater for Indian films, but Massett said Sun-Ray runs those titles on occasion. “We are working on

getting our single-screen blockbuster recipe correct, which allows us to afford to bring in more interesting one-offs or week-long runs of smaller titles,” he said. San Marco Theatre owner Blue said he’s probably more mainstream and Massett more adventurous.

“Subtitled films are tough in Jacksonville; they are,” Blue said.

UNF has a history of showing foreign films with Movies on the House, a free series in which English and film professor Jason Mauro showcases foreign films at the university’s Robinson Theater.

The series started when E.K. Fretwell,

has been really good about showing foreign films. Because Jacksonville University’s film program is still small, JU does not have a foreign film series, said Carolina Conte, a film professor at JU. Outside of the well-attended Indian films at AMC, there might not be a formula to predict attendance. Sun-Ray brought France’s “The Intouchables” to Jacksonville about eight weeks after it ran at Regal Beach Boulevard, and the commercial French film did rather well, he said. Regal would not comment on how much revenue a film receives.

Massett said Jacksonville isn’t a strong-

“We search around for them, we find out what’s been popular in New York,” Sue Auguilar said, “and then we hope — pray — it comes to Jacksonville.”

UNF interim president in 1999, wanted to develop a community literate in independent and foreign films, Mauro said. He worked with the cooperative Regal Entertainment Group to set up and house the series at Regal Beach Boulevard for 12 years. After the series proved successful, Mauro wanted to bring it to UNF’s campus because it was originally only advertised to on-campus individuals.

MOTH moved to UNF in August 2011.

Now, the series is open to the community at large, but Mauro hasn’t spent a lot of money on advertising just yet. When he introduces the films, he notices a mixed crowd. “I see students, I see faculty, I see some staff folks, people from the shipping department, from the grounds group. It’s great. It’s very rare to have occasions where people gather in the same room from all these related branches of the university.”

The more the series can get the audience to cross the boundaries of their titles, the better, Mauro said.

To host the series, Mauro rents films from various distributors and shows them on a 35mm projector. He said MOTH’s Jan. 17 film, “Adanggaman” from Africa, attracted 200 moviegoers.

Mauro used to schedule each semester’s films under a theme, like “quirky independent things — mostly in the French language, even though they might be in countries other than France.” But that proved cumbersome because of the unavailability of 35mm prints, and his themes would sometimes dissolve.

He still tries to find films to fill a niche that students wouldn’t find elsewhere, however.

UNF English and film professor Nicholas de Villiers started a Chinese film series when he first arrived at the school in 2008. He then created a Japanese film series, which evolved into an Asian film series. These series partnered with Chinese, Japanese and Asian groups on campus. The series is currently on hiatus, he said.

When de Villiers ran his series, the biggest turnout came with Maya Miyazaki’s animated films, such as “My Neighbor Totoro,” which are dubbed and which Disney distributes.

Because the series was open to the public, a large number of Japanese families — loosely affiliated with the university — showed up to see the Miyazaki films, he said.

De Villiers came from Minneapolis, where Oak Street Cinema specializes foreign films. He said it was sad that there wasn’t an equivalent in Jacksonville but said Mauro

enough market to play all the foreign titles distributors disperse throughout the country.

For now, the theater can only occasionally afford the few foreign titles that land on its screen, but having more than one screen could change that. De Villiers, who taught a course last spring that examined cinema venues in the area, said Sun-Ray is the most exciting option for foreign cinema — especially if it gets that second screen. “One day,” Massett said wistfully.

Price and name-recognition are two constants that appeal to broader film audiences and might deter them from foreign films.

“I think cinema itself has become too much of a commercial commodity, and people go out to see the blockbusters, only because they know they’re there,” Mauro said. “I think these things that don’t get a big showing are equally or more interesting and weird and valuable and will leave you kind of stunned, more so than the formulaic stuff that stays around here for months.”

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Our Picks VISUAL ARTS PIERRE H. MATISSE

The grandson of renowned French artist Henri Matisse visits Jacksonville in two appearances to share pieces from his lino cut series. Pierre H. Matisse displays “La Femme Du Moulin Rouge” (pictured) as well as “Stars & Stripes Forever” and work by past masters, including his grandfather.

In 2009, Matisse told the Tampa Bay Times: “In Europe, if your father or grandfather is famous, you can never make it in the same field. America has less prejudice.” Matisse appears 7-9 p.m. Feb. 16 and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 17 at Avondale Artworks, 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale. RSVP required: 384-8797. avondaleartworks.com

DANCE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Princess Aurora endures the evil fairy Carabosse’s curse in the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s presentation of “Sleeping Beauty.” A 40-piece orchestra helps the 50-member troupe weave the classic fairy tale’s magic. The ballet features an extravagant theatrical set; performers showcase traditional Russian dance as well as contemporary styles from around the world. The Russian theater company steps on stage 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. $16-$48. 276-6750. thcenter.org

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TALENT SHOWCASE EXTRAVAGANZA

A school that’s produced Broadway performers, professional musicians and at least one Oscar nominee presents the next generation of talent before they become stars. Twenty-seven years after the first Extravaganza, the students of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts display their talents again. The visual arts gallery opens 6:30 p.m.; performers take the stage 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. Tickets: $15-$75. 346-5620 ext. 122. da-arts.org, ticketmaster.com Photo: With the Wind Productions

Promising “grown folks’ fun,” the Jacksonville Blues Festival has a scheduled lineup of TK Soul (pictured), Mel Waiters, Latimore, Theodis Ealey and Millie Jackson. TK Soul released “Ghetto Superstar” in October but credits his 2007 album “Undisputed,” opening No. 85 on Billboard’s R&B hip-hop chart, with lifting his career. 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $40-$85.

633-6110. ticketmaster.com

REGGAE-ROCK THE SUPERVILLAINS

The four-piece reggae-rock-ska outfit from Orlando isn’t looking for a hero. The band announced plans to release its seventh album “Volume 8” on its Rah Rah Rah Records label in April. Billing themselves as “Florida-bred swamp rockers,” The Supervillains have toured nationally and in the Caribbean, and now they’ll be here. 8 p.m. Feb. 17, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. $12-$15. 342-2187. thestandardfl.com Photo: Chris Martin

JAM AND ELECTRONIC AURA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

With a mission of showcasing touring bands of the jam and live-electronic scene, the fourth annual Aura Music & Arts Festival brings headliners Papadosio, Break Science, Conspirator (pictured), Perpetual Groove, The Heavy Pets, Dopapod, Kung Fu and more. Aura 4 also features more than 20 visual artists, a tribute to Stevie Wonder with Nigel Hall and a canned food drive. Feb. 15-17 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak. Tickets: $150. (386) 364-1683. musicliveshere.com FEBRUARY 13-19, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 15

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Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) maintains a steely exterior while caring for his wife Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) after she has a stroke in “Amour,” directed by Michael Haneke. “Amour” has five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture; it’s the favorite to win Best Foreign Language Film. Photo: Darius Khondji, Sony Pictures Classics

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hat a heartbreaking, beautiful love story.

We’re all going to die, and some of us will be lucky enough to grow old gracefully.

But what happens when the gracefulness wears off? That question is at the center of the deeply beating heart of “Amour,” a touching, wonderful film that depicts a genuine love rarely seen on the big screen.

In France, Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) are a married couple in their 80s who are enjoying life together. They’re both retired music teachers, and Anne’s former pupil (Alexandre Tharaud) has gone on to great © success.

2013 Then Anne has a stroke, and everything changes. She’s paralyzed on her right side and needs a wheelchair. We don’t see the stroke or any of the traumatic events that make her progressively worse, a wise decision by writer/director Michael Haneke, focusing on the love and care Georges shows for Anne, instead of needlessly showing histrionics.

We also never see them in a hospital, with a doctor or anywhere outside their apartment except during the film’s opening moments.

Their pain is for them, not the world, to see.

It’s as if Haneke wants the viewer to be a fly on the wall in the apartment, unobtrusive yet privy to the day-in, day-out difficulty that’s often overlooked for the more “dramatic” moments in movies. This is consistent with Haneke’s body of work: He is brutal and relentless in showing us things we don’t want to see (“Funny Games”) and fully capable of doing it in such a way that it resonates with profound emotion.

Watching Anne’s slow, steady decline is heartbreaking. There’s a moment when she gets out of bed to get a book from a nearby

nightstand, but falls and can’t rise to stand.

Another time, Georges tries to give her water, and she refuses to drink. Another, she wakes up wet, and Georges, without hesitation or judgment but only utmost love, cleans up after her like it’s not a big deal.

And as bad as it is for her, think about how torturous it is for Georges to watch the strong woman he’s loved most of his life not want to live anymore and be completely dependent on others. Trintignant gives Georges a steely exterior — we never see him cry, for example — but we do occasionally glimpse the anguish on his face that he’s otherwise suppressing. Riva similarly shows emotions on her face, but for an altogether different reason: She’s often lying in bed under blankets. Her optimism, as it turns to contentment, then frustration and then surrender to the inevitable feels palpably real. Trintignant and Riva, both in their 80s, are splendid and deserve every accolade they receive.

Georges and Anne do get a few visitors.

The important one is their daughter, Eva, who means well but doesn’t understand the privacy her parents desire. How could she? To her, Mom should be getting help, exercise and therapy, and there has to be a way to make Mom better. Only Georges knows — and at one point bluntly tells Eva — that Mère isn’t going to get better, she’s only going to get progressively worse until she slips away. How awful to hear, and how worse to have to say.

If “Amour” doesn’t inspire you to think of friends and loved ones who’ve gone through something similar, nothing will.

Death is inevitable for us all, and one supposes there’s no ideal way to die — but we can’t help fearing it will be this arduous and painful.

Dan Hudak themail@folioweekly.com

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iven the large number of people who have fallen victim to identity thieves, convincing audiences to accept one as a loveable lead character in a film was going to be an uphill battle.

The first part of “Identity Thief ” is painful to watch and not particularly funny, as we see Jason Bateman’s Sandy Bigelow Patterson duped and victimized by Melissa McCarthy, who has assumed his identity. The movie tries to evoke laughs while she runs up a bar tab in the thousands, goes on a spending spree and gets arrested in his name. Meanwhile, the real Sandy is dutifully and ignorantly home in Denver, paying his bills and caring for his wife and two daughters. But it doesn’t work. Anyone who’s ever experienced identity theft would only become angry watching these crimes — no matter how charming McCarthy can be.

Ultimately, the film’s limited success comes when these two divergent characters — the conservative, naïve family man and the worldly, scheming con artist — are forced to work together.

The real Sandy faces the archaic realities of law enforcement, which can’t help him in a timely manner to avoid the ruination of his life, so he goes on a quest to drag the criminal from Florida to Denver to be arrested.

The movie does manage a few laughs at his inept initial attempts to detain her for the return trip, most of which we’ve already seen in TV trailers. His plan is aided by the fake Sandy’s sudden need to flee Florida to escape two Miami hitmen (a hitman and hitwoman, actually) who are chasing the con artist, “Diana,” for selling their boss’ unusable fake credit cards.

Once the real Sandy realizes that they won’t be able to clear airport security with the same name and birthdate on their IDs, they know it’s time to get behind the wheel. Throw in some outstanding arrest warrants, a limited supply of cash and a redneck bounty hunter (Robert Patrick) trying to catch them before the Miami hit couple does, and you have the makings for a classic road trip/mismatched buddy comedy.

Unfortunately, “Identity Thief ” doesn’t deliver. The film is largely low-brow humor with a lot of sex jokes and fat jokes and various forms of humiliation comedy.

Bateman and McCarthy are talented and likeable stars who milk the most they can out of a pretty dismal script.

There really aren’t many surprises along the way. It’s clear Diana will continue to manipulate Sandy until enough bad things happen to force them to pair up and create an unlikely bond.

It’s nearly identical to what we’ve seen in better, funnier movies.

John Hoogesteger themail@folioweekly.com

ROAD TRIP CLASSICS If you’re looking for a good road trip comedy, try one of these: “The Blues Brothers” (1980): John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, in their Jake and Elwood Blues personas from “Saturday Night Live,” are on a mission (from God) to save the Catholic boarding school where they were raised.

“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987): Steve Martin and John Candy are stranded businessmen desperately trying to get home for the Thanksgiving holiday.

“Midnight Run” (1988): Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin star as a bounty hunter and fugitive, respectively, being chased across the country by mobsters, U.S. marshals and another bounty hunter.

“Little Miss Sunshine” (2006): The Hoover family is determined to get 7-year-old Olive to the Little Miss Sunshine pageant, even when they all have to cram into their aging VW bus for the trip.

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ARGO ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Ben Affleck’s Oscar-nominated film is re-released.

Affleck directs and stars as CIA operative Tony Mendez, acknowledged as the agency’s top agent when it comes to “exfiltration,” the art of extracting people caught in places they cannot escape. “Argo” succeeds because director Affleck focuses on the journey, not the outcome, to create a taut political thriller. Many familiar faces – John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Kyle Chandler, Bryan Cranston, Victor Garber – deliver strong performances in a film that’s really an ensemble effort.

AMOUR ***G Rated PG-13 • Opens Feb. 15 Regal Beach Blvd.

Reviewed in this issue.

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park Young wild-child Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) is a girl who knows how to survive. She lives in the swamps of Louisiana with her sickly dad Wink (Dwight Henry), who abandons her for days at a time. The little girl strikes out from the Delta to find her mother, encountering new challenges along the way.

BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Rated PG-13 • Opens Feb. 14 This supernatural love story set in the South is a film adaptation of the first book in the “Caster Chronicles” series.

Young Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) wants to get out of his one-horse town, preferably with his new squeeze Lena (Alice Englert). There are some eerie secrets to reveal first, however.

Co-starring Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum.

BROKEN CITY *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City Ex-cop-turned-private-eye Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is hired by New York City mayor Hostetler (Russell Crowe) to spy on his cheating wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Billy is courting disaster when he realizes he’s involved in a much larger scandal.

BULLET TO THE HEAD **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Aging professional hitman Jimmy Bonomo (Sylvester Stallone) teams up with Washington, D.C., detective Taylor Kwon (Sung Kang) to hunt down the men who ordered the assassinations of a former D.C. cop, as well as Bonomo and his partner. They failed to kill Bonomo, who is deadset on avenging his partner’s death. Kwon wants to arrest the men at the top of this criminal conspiracy.

DJANGO UNCHAINED ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Disturbing and provocative – yet undeniably entertaining – Quentin Tarantino’s award-winning film blends action, comedy and drama with sterling performances by Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz and Kerry Washington. The most violent mainstream movie of the year, the big-screen project liberally uses the “N” word, uttered more than 100 times.

ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH 3D Rated PG • Opens Feb. 14 In this computer-animated adventure, Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a space hero astronaut who defends the alien planet Baab against the villainous Gen. Shanker (William Shatner).

GANGSTER SQUAD *G@@ Rated R • Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Beach Blvd.

Set in Los Angeles, 1949: Gangster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) has cops, judges and other powers-that-be in his back pocket. Police Chief William Parker (Nick Nolte) has had enough, so he empowers detective John O’Mara (Josh Brolin) to go outside the law and take Cohen down. O’Mara’s team includes Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling), who’s having an affair with Cohen’s girlfriend, Grace (Emma Stone); streetsmart Coleman Harris (Anthony Mackie); and sharpshooter Max Kennard (Robert Patrick). Director Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland”) leads an amazing cast through an uninspired, predictable film.

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Rated R • Opens Feb. 14 In the fifth installment of the “Die Hard” series, badass cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) goes to Moscow because he thinks his son, whom he regards as a slacker, needs his help. Not so – Jack (Jai Courtney) is also a badass – in the CIA! Jack’s trying to stop bad guys from stealing nuclear weapons; the McClanes together are seriously capable badasses. Yippee ki-yay, Mother Russia …

HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Clay Theater, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have become the ultimate vigilantes, hellbent on retribution. They don’t know they’ve become the hunted – up against an evil far greater than any ol’ witch … their own past.

A HAUNTED HOUSE **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Hollywood River City In a spoof of the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, “The Devil Inside” and other found-footage flicks, a young couple (Marlon Wayans as Malcolm, Essence Atkins as Kisha) moves into their dream house. Turns out, the house isn’t haunted; Kisha is possessed by a demon, but Malcolm is determined not to let the spirit ruin his relationship or his sex life.

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Set before the events of “The Lord of the Rings,” Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is approached by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and goes on an adventure to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Joining him are 13 dwarves, led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. On the way, Bilbo meets Gollum and engages with the twisted creature in a game of riddles. Bilbo takes possession of the twisted creature’s “precious,” the golden ring that figures prominently in Frodo’s adventure in the LOTR’s trilogy.

AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernanddina Beach, 261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Hollywood 14, River City Marketplace, 12884

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City Center Blvd., 757-9880 ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, 621-0221 SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 SOUTHSIDE Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122 ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757 IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAX Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

John McClane (Bruce Willis) and his son Jack (Jai Courtney) take a Russian under their protection, Kamarov (Sebastian Koch), for an elevator ride in the action-packed “A Good Day to Die Hard,” directed by John Moore.

Photo: Frank Masi, Twentieth Century Fox IDENTITY THIEF *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre Reviewed in this issue.

THE IMPOSSIBLE ***G Rated PG-13 • Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This drama is based on the true story of a family fighting to survive in Thailand after the 2004 tsunami. When the natural disaster strikes, the family is divided: Maria (Naomi Watts) and Lucas (Tom Holland) negotiate the waves together and are rescued by locals, who take them to a nearby hospital. Henry (Ewan McGregor) and the other boys are sheltered at a refugee camp. Maria’s story, highlighted by a great performance from Watts, is the most compelling.

JACK REACHER ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square A gunman opens fire in a Midwestern city, killing five people. Within hours, the police follow an evidence trail to a former military sniper and make an arrest. Suspect James Barr (Joseph Sikora) doesn’t confess; instead, he asks for homicide detective Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). It’s a nifty combination of action and humor.

LES MISERABLES ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This big, lavish Hollywood version of an equally extravagant Broadway musical is phenomenal. Anne Hathaway’s rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” is probably enough to win her a supporting actress Oscar. Sometimes, the best move a director can make is to get out of the way, so kudos to Tom Hooper (“The King’s Speech”) for letting Hathaway shine.

LIFE OF PI ***G Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

A family from India hitches a ride on a freighter. Pi Patel, a zookeeper’s son, survives an ocean disaster, then forms a surprising, wondrous connection with a fearsome Bengal tiger – named Richard Parker. Surviving on a 26-foot lifeboat, Pi continues his journey in the magical adventure film directed by Ang Lee and based on the novel by Yann Martel.

LINCOLN ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Daniel Day-Lewis immerses himself in his characters; this is the latest of successful transformations. “Lincoln” focuses on the last four months of the president’s administration as he struggles to end the Civil War and ensure permanent freedom for slaves. The great cast includes Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, James Spader and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

MAMA **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

After vanishing from a neighborhood, young sisters Victoria and Lilly are found alive in a rickety cabin five years later.

The kids are placed with their Uncle Lucas (Nikolaj CosterWaldau) and girlfriend Annabel (Jessica Chastain). Annabel tries to help them live a normal life, but she feels that an evil presence has followed the girls from the cabin.

MONSTERS, INC. ***G Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Blue behemoth Sully (John Goodman) and one-eyed green guy Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) get the 3D treatment. The story of monsters collecting kids’ screams sets up a sequel.

MOVIE 43 G@@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Clay Theater, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Directed and produced by Peter Farrelly (among 11 others), this series of interconnected short films follows three kids as they search the depths of the Internet for the most banned movie in the world. With outrageous humor – not for the easily offended – the dramedy is carried by an able ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Gerard Butler, Seth McFarlane, Kate Winslet, Anna Faris, Jack McBrayer, Jason Sudeikis, Josh Duhamel and Halle Berry, among a slew of Hollywood stars.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Old-school Artie (Billy Crystal) and his wife Diane (Bette Midler) look after their three grandkids. The family film elicits a little humor from the supposed generational clash, with a few touching moments.

PARKER **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Professional thief Parker (Jason Statham) has a unique code of ethics. He’s double-crossed by his crew and left for dead.

Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside (Jennifer Lopez), he’s out to steal the slag his former colleagues just stole. Wait … what?

RACE 2 **@@ Rated R • AMC Regency In this sequel to Indian thriller “Race, Ranvir treads the dangerous world of the Indian mafia in Turkey, as he hopes to avenge the death of his lover and partner in crime, Sonia.

SAFE HAVEN Rated PG-13 • Opens Feb. 14 Based on the novel by best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, this romantic thriller is the story of Katie (Julianne Hough), a mysterious young woman who moves to a small North Carolina town. She gradually builds a relationship with Alex (Josh Duhamel), a widowed store owner with two children, but dark secrets arise to threaten her new life.

SIDE EFFECTS ***@ RATED R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

A seemingly upwardly-mobile New York City couple, Emily (Rooney Mara) and Martin (Channing Tatum), are starting to fall apart when Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) prescribes a new drug for her mild anxiety. It’s not the drug itself that works untold wonders – it’s the damn side effects.

Movies SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

It’s earned eight Oscar nods and already won several other awards. After months in a mental institution, Pat (Bradley Cooper) leaves under dubious circumstances. He was there after flipping over his wife’s adultery, but he means to fix the marriage. Problem is, he isn’t allowed to contact her, and he knows his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver) are keeping secrets. He meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a reformed slut who claims she’ll get a message to Pat’s wife in exchange for a favor: She wants Pat to take dance lessons with her.

SKYFALL **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square, Pot Belly’s “Skyfall” jumps off with a rip-roaring opening gambit. Enjoy it while it lasts – it’s the lone highlight. Bond, an aging, beat-up agent who may no longer be up to the task, is missing and presumed dead after getting shot during a failed mission.

SPECIAL 26 **G@ Not Rated • AMC Regency 24 Based on a true crime, this Bollywood film shows a daring jewelry heist in Mumbai, by a criminal mastermind who’s since become the stuff of legends.

STAND UP GUYS **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Val (Al Pacino) is released from prison after serving 28 years for refusing to rat on one of his close criminal associates.

Best friend Doc (Christopher Walken) is there to pick him up, and they team up with another old con artist, Hirsch (Alan Arkin). But one of the trio is keeping a dangerous secret – a former mob boss has put him in an impossible quandary, and his time to find an acceptable alternative is running out. The crime-comedy is directed by Fisher Stevens.

TOP GUN: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, WGHoF IMAX The re-release of Tony Scott’s 1986 blockbuster is equal parts action and drama as Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) competes with Tom “Ice Man” Kasansky (Val Kilmer) for the prized Top Gun award, and vies for attention from civilian consultant Charlotte (Kelly McGillis) when not in the air. This time, it’s all in screamin’ 3D. WARM BODIES **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor), and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human, setting off an exciting, romantic and often comical chain of events that begins to transform other zombies – maybe even the whole lifeless world.

WRECK-IT RALPH ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Typecast as a villain, Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) has reason to feel unappreciated. He’s still smarting from 30 years of being dropped off a building into the mud by Fix-It Felix. Ralph just wants to be the hero. Director Rich Moore balances gamer cool and kid-friendly fun.

ZERO DARK THIRTY ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Overlong at 157 minutes but still an effective drama, director Kathryn Bigelow’s film has struck a chord with American audiences. The focus is on CIA operative Maya (Jessica Chastain), who’s stationed in the Middle East and charged with tracking down the 9/11 mastermind. The execution – pun intended – of the mission, from planning to helicopter ride to finding bin Laden to extraction, is perfectly paced by Bigelow, who certainly knows how to generate suspense in her action.

OTHER FILMS

OSCAR NOMINATED: ANIMATED SHORTS The Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short are “Adam and Dog,” “Fresh Guacamole,” “Head Over Heels,” “Maggie Simpson in The Longest Daycare” and “Paperman,” screening as one program Feb. 13 at Sun-Ray Cinema, Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com, and Feb. 16-17 at Fernandina Little Theatre, 1014 Beech St., 277-2202, ameliaflt.org OSCAR NOMINATED: LIVE-ACTION SHORTS The Academy Award nominees for Best Live-action Short are “ASAD,” “Buzkashi Boys,” “Curfew,” “Death of a Shadow” and “Henry,” screening as one program Feb. 13 at Sun-Ray Cinema; Feb. 15-17 at Fernandina Little Theatre.

OSCAR NOMINATED: DOCUMENTARY SHORTS The Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Short are “Inocente,” “Kings Point,” “Mondays at Racine,” “Open Heart” and “Redemption,” screening as one program Feb. 15-17 at Fernandina Little Theatre.

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE AMC Orange Park and AMC Regency Square offer a showcase of all nine films nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. “Amour,” “Les Miserables,” “Argo” and “Django Unchained” screen 10 a.m. Feb. 16. “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Life of Pi,” “Lincoln,” “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Zero Dark Thirty” screen 10 a.m. Feb. 23. A two-day pass is $60, available only at the box office. One-day pass for Feb. 16 is $30. One-day pass for Feb. 23 is $40.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Master,” “Searching for Sugar Man,” “Skyfall” and “Rust and Bone” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “Top Gun: An IMAX 3D Experience” opens Feb. 7. “Flight of the Butterflies” is screened along with “Deep Sea 3D,” “Hubble 3D,” “Galapagos 3D,” “Under the Sea 3D,” “Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West” and “To The Arctic 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine.

940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com MOVIES ON THE HOUSE Denis Côté’s “Curling” (2010) takes a keen look at the unusual private life of a father and his daughter. Between boring jobs, Jean-François Blain devotes an awkward energy to Julyvonne. Set on society’s fringe in a remote countryside, the fragile balance of their relationship is jeopardized by dreary circumstances. 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free.

SUN-RAY CINEMA The Disney classic “The Lion King” screens as a benefit for Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit providing safe homes for endangered big cats, 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points. $15. cattyshack.org The Academy Awards is aired Feb. 24, with host Chris Buck providing trivia, entertainment and giveaways during commercial breaks. Free. sunraycinema.com

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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Director Stephen Chbosky adapts his novel of socially awkward high school freshman Charlie (Logan Lerman), who eventually makes friends with two seniors. Sam (Emma Watson) and her step-brother Patrick (Ezra Miller) take Charlie under their wing in a classic tale of growing up while dealing with love, death, fear, conformity and angst.

SILENT HILL: REVELATION 3D Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss and Malcolm McDowell star in a film adaptation of the horror video game. On the eve of her 18th birthday, Heather Mason (Adelaide Clemens) discovers she’s not who she thinks she is. She and her father (Bean) have been on the run for years, and this new revelation leads her into a demonic world.

THE SESSIONS Based on the autobiography “The Surrogate,” this drama about 38-year-old Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes), who uses an iron lung after a bout with polio, and decides he no longer wants to be a virgin. Cheryl (Helen Hunt), the sex surrogate, is hired with the help of Father Brendan (William H. Macy).

THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS Rapper RZA co-wrote, directed and starred in this mix of martial arts, historical fantasy and general mayhem. The barely coherent plot is little more than a pastiche of genres and special effects. Pulling out all the stops toward the end, RZA even switches to split- and even tri-screen shots, highlighting the comic book tone.

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The EYE THE BLUE HERON INN

Located in the heart of the historic district, The Blue Heron Inn is a beautifully restored three-story 1904 home offering six elegantly decorated and spacious guest rooms. Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast on the front wrap-around porch or curl up in a rocker with your favorite book. Relax in the pool in the private, landscaped backyard, and enjoy daily complimentary “Adult Time Out” with afternoon refreshments. Fresh flowers, spa robes and gourmet coffees enhance your stay. Guests also enjoy complimentary fresh baked cookies, bicycles, beach chairs, and Wi-Fi. Romance, Girls’ Getaway, Honeymoon packages available.

102 South 7th Street • (904) 445-9034 www.ameliaislandblueheroninn.com

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THE ADDISON ON AMELIA ISLAND The Addison is a disinctive historic property in the heart of Fernandina. The original 1870s antebellum house features sunny en-suite rooms, the majority overlooking a private fountain courtyard. Many have spacious whirlpools and several feature individual private porches. This intimate retreat caters to your every need, whether it be a gourmet breakfast, an individually prepared picnic or afternoon refreshment, or the simple luxury of allowing you to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by slowly on your own porch.

614 Ash Street • (904) 277-1604 www.addisononamelia.com

THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE

Elegant 1885 Italianate villa. Luxury-class inn with upscale amenities. Large rooms, suites, private cottages, Jacuzzis, fireplaces. Gourmet breakfast, evening social hour. Romance Packages, Girls’ Getaway. Smoke-free!

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227 South 7th Street • (904) 277-0500 www.fairbankshouse.com

THE ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE AMELIA ISLAND The Pointe is situated on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Focusing upon individualized attention with a staff that wants to exceed your expectations, The Pointe offers a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, beach equipment, a morning newspaper and parking.

Room service and concierge assistance are available 24 hours. And it’s only a short bike ride to the historic seaport of Fernandina. Custom packages available.

98 South Fletcher Avenue • (800) 772-3359 info@elizabethpointelodge.com

AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE

Beautiful antebellum Inn with spacious guest rooms boasting the modern amenities guests love while safekeeping the Old World charm. Romantic working fireplaces, antiques from around the world, private baths, whirlpool tubs, spa robes and fresh flowers are a few of the luxuries you may expect. Enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains and our sweeping verandahs. Feast on a delicious gourmet breakfast each morning and and sip wine ‘neath 500-year-old oak trees.

All your worries will drift away.

103 S. 9th Street • (904) 277-2328 www.williamshouse.com

Amelia Island is 13 miles of unspoiled beaches, quaint shops, antique treasures and superb dining in a 50-block historic district less than one hour north of Jacksonville.

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Equal Opportunity

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undreds of adults and children celebrated a day of acceptance at EqualityFest Feb. 9 at Intuition Ale Works in Riverside.

One goal of the family-friendly festival was to highlight folks’ awareness of efforts being made to pass an expanded Human Rights Ordinance providing protection to the LGBT community. In August, the Jacksonville City Council voted 10-9 against a bill that would have added discrimination protections for gays and lesbians.

Jacksonville Director of Downtown Engagement Tony Allegretti and NPR “State of the Re-Union” host, poet and playwright Al Letson, a Northeast Florida resident, were the featured speakers. Mama Blue, Tropic of Cancer, Shawn Lightfoot, Tough Junkie, Ritual Union and Real Job performed. Proceeds benefited LGBT nonprofit youth services agency JASMYN. Text and photos by Bonnie Mulqueen

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1. Al Letson 2. Nora Apperson 3. Isom Philips, Josh Taylor 4. Jun Murphy, Evan Gould 5. Renee Phoenix, Caryn Nesset

For more photos from this and other events, check out Pictures & Videos link at folioweekly.com.

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Music

Carolina Chocolate Drops – Dom Flemons (from left), Leyla McCalla, Rhiannon Giddens and Hubby Jenkins – don’t expect to run out of opportunities to honor the past in their music anytime soon, Giddens says.

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North Carolina string band Carolina Chocolate Drops keeps old-time African-American traditions alive CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS 8 p.m. Feb. 17 Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach Tickets: $40 and $45 209-0399, pvconcerthall.com

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ince the 1990s and 2000s, old-time string band music has enjoyed a resurgence in the United States. But even with hundreds of outfits updating this antiquated sound for a modern musical world hungry for authenticity, none stands out as much as Durham’s Carolina Chocolate Drops. Why? Well, few AfricanAmericans have embraced this supposedly “hillbilly” music. Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons, Hubby Jenkins and Leyla McCalla aren’t simply plying what many might think is a white man’s trade.

Giddens and Flemons met fellow founding Carolina Chocolate Drop Justin Robinson, who left the band two years ago, at the inaugural Black Banjo Gathering in 2005.

They studied under the wizened tutelage of Joe Thompson, who learned how to play the fiddle from his grandfather, a former slave, in the 1920s. And the Drops’ five full-length albums, which celebrate the tradition of musicians like Thompson while sprinkling jazz, Celtic folk and even hip-hop into the mix, have won Grammys, topped bluegrass charts and attracted audiences of all ages, races and stylistic predilections. Folio Weekly chatted with Giddens about balancing original and traditional material, recording sessions and live performances, and the past with the future.

Folio Weekly: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Florida tour has just three quick dates. Is there any particular reason?

Rhiannon Giddens: Yes, I just gave birth a few weeks ago, so these fi rst three months are pretty light. We’re going to be busy in March, but on the creative side of things. And then another big tour starts in April. But usually we go from January until December. [Laughs.]

F.W.: Speaking of creative work, over the course of five albums, the band has sprinkled only a few originals in with its traditional reinterpretations. Will that change?

R.G.: We’ll always do a few originals — and I’ve definitely been writing a lot myself.

Whether that actually makes it into the band remains to be seen, though. We’re figuring out what the next step is for us, but the traditional tunes are always going to have a heavier hand.

F.W.: Has honoring those traditions of old-time African-American string bands always been the No. 1 goal for Carolina Chocolate Drops?

R.G.: Absolutely. We just didn’t know we were going to end up where are. We studied

“These guys lived such long, amazing lives and you scratch the surface of the material and there’s so much more, so we’re not worried about running out of inspiration anytime soon.” with Joe Thompson and wanted to spread his music and that of other black string band musicians. The fact that people are willing to pay to have us play is really a great bonus.

And it’s fabulous that now we’re able to make our living at it.

F.W.: Since you, Dom Clemons and original Drop Justin Robinson attended the inaugural Black Banjo Gathering in 2005, have you noticed more African-American musicians embracing this music?

R.G.: I don’t know if the numbers have actually gone up; that’s hard to say. But we’ve definitely seen a small — if marked — increase in the African-American population of our audience. Hopefully, more people will continue playing the music and picking up the banjo.

F.W.: How did you personally arrive at the banjo? Was it your first musical instrument?

R.G.: No, I went to school for classical music and was an opera singer who also studied Celtic folk and was all over the place. Then, I discovered the banjo after college and fell in love.

F.W.: How hard is it for the Drops to balance the high energy of a live performance with the more subdued atmosphere of a recording studio?

R.G.: It’s hard, but for us, they’re two different things. So we just try to make good recordings and capture the flavor of what we do in our live show, which is where our strength lies.

Particularly with our last recording [2012’s “Leaving Eden”], almost everything was tracked live in the same room; we really liked that. We wanted to have that feel of just stepping into the room where we happened to be playing.

F.W.: Beyond the meticulous nature of the recordings, you and the Drops are quite intricate with the research that goes into your songs as well, right?

R.G.: For sure — Dom and are I very into the academic part of it. Dom’s more into who recorded what, when and where, whereas I’m more into the history of what surrounded the music. We’re always reading — him a music biography and me a history. That helps inform the music.

F.W.: Do you think you could ever reach a point where you’ve exhausted the possibilities of paying tribute to the past?

R.G.: I don’t think there’s any day when we say we’re done tapping the past. These guys lived such long, amazing lives and you scratch the surface of the material and there’s so much more, so we’re not worried about running out of inspiration anytime soon.

As things keep being discovered, we’ll keep rolling with them.

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Music JE double F – aka Jeff Richie – says performing is “certainly not paying the rent” yet, but he’s not willing to compromise his music just to make more money on tour and sales. Photo: Jeff Richie

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Folio Weekly: How long have you been rapping under the name JE double F, and is that your only musical outlet?

Jeff Richie: I began performing as JE double F in 2006, but I’m still in Cut It Out, a hardcore punk band, and Graveyard State, a postpunk/rock band. From my perspective, they completely overlap. The aggressiveness of punk comes out in my hip hop quite a bit, which is probably why I’m more accepted in the punk scene than the hip hop scene.

F.W.: What is the scene like in your neck of the South Jersey woods?

J.R.: Small. It feels very isolated to me.

Philadelphia is only 45 minutes away, so a lot of mid-tier touring acts skip Atlantic City, which is basically run by corporations. We have a few smaller bars and venues, but we have a hard time getting the word out about shows. That said, I’m still very optimistic about the area. A few key people are really putting the work in, and I think it’s really paying off.

F.W.: What first turned you on to hip hop?

J.R.: Hearing Wu-Tang and Nas when I was 16 or 17. Lyrically, hearing about a completely different America than the one I grew up in was very intriguing. I also liked the idea of sampling — taking a recorded sound and making it your own by switching it around.

F.W.: Are there any like-minded hip hop artists in the area you connect with?

J.R.: Most of the artists that I connect with are in bands. I find it really hard to relate to most rappers. There’s this pretentious vibe I get from most of them — weird macho rock-star energy.

Not cool. Some of my “rap friends” are Ray Strife, Stillborn Identity and PT Burnem, but those are dudes who grew up in punk bands, so it’s a natural fit.

F.W.: You describe your music as “hip hop you can’t dance to.” Do you make a conscious effort to produce tunes that are outside the norm?

J.R.: [Laughs.] That was really just meant as a joke. I’ve noticed girls try to dance at my shows, and it just doesn’t work for whatever reason. I’ve always been more into artists that take chances. I find it to be more fun and provoking on multiple levels. I write beats and lyrics, and they come out how they come out. I don’t change anything for anyone — that disingenuous mentality really bothers me. Write and play from your heart and fuck anyone who gets in your way.

F.W.: How much touring have you done as JE double F? J.R.: Since my first official record [the “Paganomics” EP] came out in 2011, I’ve done three full U.S. tours, five East Coast tours, a couple of Midwest and Southwest tours and a few European dates — probably something like 80 shows a year. I love to travel and play shows, so touring is a blast for me.

F.W.: How about Florida?

J.R.: I’ve played Florida quite a bit and always end up meeting awesome people. And Jacksonville is great. The last three times I came down, I played Burro Bar, which rules.

[Co-owner] Jack [Twachtman] is a nice guy, and Chomp Chomp next door has awesome tofu, too.

F.W.: Do you work fulltime outside of music?

Or does hip hop pay all the bills?

J.R.: I work in between tours, generally in the IT industry. I’m not avoiding [making money from music], but I won’t compromise when it comes to the jams. The music is the most important part here. I do pretty well on tour and online sales, but it’s certainly not paying the rent.

F.W.: What’s your take on the current state of hip hop?

J.R.: It could be a lot worse. There’s still a ton of good stuff out there — you just have to want to find it. I’ve always enjoyed Aesop Rock and DOOM as rappers and Madlib and RZA as producers. But the real artists that I look up to are bands like Black Flag for their tenacity and dedication, along with people like Jello Biafra, Bill Hicks and Noam Chomsky, for their intelligence, wit and bravery.

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JOHNNY WINTER American blues guitarist, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $36.50-$44.50, 209-0399.

VALENTINE’S DANCE PARTY: DJ RITUAL UNION 10 p.m.

Feb. 14, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $3, 353-6067.

STEVE MILLER BAND Classic rock, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $67-$87, 355-2787.

HOLOPAW, TELEPATHIC LINES Indie-rockers from Gainesville, 10 p.m. Feb. 14, The Floridian, 39 Cordova St., St. Augustine, $8, 829-0655.

KUNG FU, THE MAIN SQUEEZE, CHROMA Funk and jam bands, 9 p.m. Feb. 14, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10.

HARPETH RISING Bluegrass and folk band from Nashville, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $15, 399-1740.

THE RUBIES, THE WILLOW WACKS, FLAGSHIP ROMANCE, PAM & TAYLOR Local Lovers Valentine’s dinner concert, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $89-$179, 342-2187.

GEOFF RICKLY, VINNIE CARUANA, MATT ARSENAULT, BRIAN MARQUIS Lead singers playing solo, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $13, 798-8222.

VAGABOND SWING Gypsy rock band from Louisiana, 8 p.m. Feb. 14, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

SCOTT COULTER “The Fella Sings Ella�, 8 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16, Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, $35, 276-6750.

Aura Music & Arts Festival: PAPADOSIO, CONSPIRATOR, PERPETUAL GROOVE, THE HEAVY PETS, DOPAPOD, RAQ, KUNG FU Feb. 15-17, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th St., Live Oak, $50-$150, (800) 224-5656.

NORTHE, DIREWOLVES, THE DOG APOLLO, ON GUARD Jacksonville indie bands, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

JESSTA JAMES Montana country rocker, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

SOUL GRAVY St. Simons funk band, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

WOBBLY TOMS, THE SWEETEST PUNCH, ZACH Rock and bluegrass, 9 p.m. Feb. 15, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $5, 342-2187.

LOST IN THE MIDDLE, TAPE DECK REVOLUTION, MARTYRE, CONFLUENT, M.R.E.O.W. Pop/rock, 6 p.m. Feb. 16, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10, 223-9850.

KENNY ROGERS Country singer-songwriter legend, 8 p.m.

Feb. 16, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $46-$61, 355-2787.

DAN ZANES & FRIENDS, ELIZABETH MITCHELL, YOU ARE MY FLOWER Children’s music, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $20$30, 209-0399.

VINYL THIEF, ALEX VANS, THE HIDE AWAY, EMOTICON, GARRET ON ACOUSTIC Indie rock, 9 p.m. Feb. 16, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10.

MICHAEL CRONIN, SEVEN SPRINGS, JORDAN POOLE, CARLOS SANTIAGO Jacksonville singer-songwriter’s CD release, 7:30 pm. Feb. 16, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $10, 388-7807.

EVER ENDING KICKS, NORTHE Jacksonville indie bands, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

NIKKI TALLEY Folk and Americana, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside, $10, 399-1740.

BALANCE & COMPOSURE, THE JEALOUS SOUND, DAYLIGHT, SACRED SUNS Indie rock, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $12, 798-8222.

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MUSIC FOR MEOWS BENEFIT: LAUREN FINCHAM, ALL NIGHT WOLVES, DIXIE RODEO, SHONI, THE PINZ, FFN, STATUS FAUX, XGEEZER Benefit for homeless cats, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

SONS NOT BEGGARS, KOSTIC LAW, THE LOOLAH JAMES BAND Alt rock, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

TROPIC THUNDER Electro-funk, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010.

MORELAND & ARBUCKLE Kansas rock duo, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $10, 342-2187.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 7 p.m. Feb. 16, St. Augustine High School, 3205 Varella Ave., St. Augustine, $10.

JIM BRICKMAN Adult contemporary singer, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $31-$36, 355-2787.

CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS North Carolina folk band, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $40-$45, 209-0399.

THE DUKES OF GLYNN, ARTILECT, FUTURE OF THE WILLING, CHIEFORIA, ROXATION, HOMEMADE Jacksonville Battle of the Bands, 4 p.m. Feb. 17, Brewster’s Pit, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10, 223-9850.

Jacksonville Blues Festival: MILLIE JACKSON, TK SOUL, MEL WAITERS, LATIMORE, THEODIS EALEY 6 p.m. Feb. 17, T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $50-$60, 633-6110.

SUPERVILLAINS Florida reggae-rock, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $12, 342-2187.

JON SNODGRASS, CORY BRANAN Rock and indie, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10, 353-6067.

CLEAR PLASTIC MASKS, ROBBIE FREEMAN Rock band from Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 353-4686.

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THE WORLD WE KNEW, AEGAEON, DARK SERMON Metal bands, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10, 798-8222.

IZZY & THE CATASTROPHICS, WILD SHINERS, RIP CURRENT BAND Rockabilly and swing, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

THE AIR I BREATHE, FOR ALL I AM, FAMOUS LAST WORDS, SIRENS & SAILORS Hardcore metal bands, 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10, 798-8222.

ADAM LEE, MATT WOODS Rock and blues guitarist, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

THE PUNCHES, DIVIDED BY FRIDAY, ME VS. HERO Indie rock, 8 p.m. Feb. 19, Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10, 798-8222.

DAY JOY Orlando indie band, 8 p.m. Feb. 19, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT Contemporary rock from London, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $26-$41, 355-2787.

JE DOUBLE F, OFFERINGS, PROUD FATHER South Jersey hip hop artist, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

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Feb. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $36.50-$44.50, 209-0399.

DAVID RUSSELL, JOHN PEYTON Singer-songwriter performs acoustic string music, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $10, 399-1740.

ANTIQUE ANIMALS, FOREIGN TRADE, OPIATE EYES, HOMEMADE Local indie rock bands, 10 p.m. Feb. 21, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10.

TEENAGE BOTTLE ROCKET, THE QUEERS, MASKED INTRUDER Punk rock bands, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $13, 398-7496.

NOTHING BUT WOLVES, DEAD CHANNELS, HURRICANE GUN, PAWN TAKES KING Indie rock, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

AARON PARKER Country music, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $5, 342-2187.

PETER MULVEY Folksinger-songwriter from Milwaukee, 9 p.m. Feb. 21, Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $10, 460-9311.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS

ROLAND DYENS Feb. 22, The Florida Theatre TRIP LEE Feb. 22, Murray Hill Theatre ’60S FOLK REUNION FESTIVAL: THE KINGSTON TRIO, THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL, MELANIE SAFKA Feb. 22, T-U Center CARRIE NATION & SPEAKEASY Feb. 22, Dog Star Tavern COREY SMITH, ADAM EZRA GROUP Feb. 22, Mavericks ALLELE, NERVER Feb. 22, Freebird Live EVERGREEN TERRACE, JUST LIKE GENTLEMAN, VICES, FROM WHAT REMAINS, BLOW IT UP Feb. 22, Jack Rabbits PROFESSOR KILMURE Feb. 22, Burro Bar CELTIC CROSSROADS Feb. 23, The Florida Theatre PAPERCUTT, HORNIT Feb. 23, The Standard LOTUS, MOON HOOCH Feb. 23, Freebird Live SILENCE, BLUNT TRAUMA, DECISIONS, I AM THE WITNESS, FROM WHAT REMAINS, DECIDED BY FATE Feb. 23, Jack Rabbits DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS Feb. 23, Murray Hill Theatre WILLIE “BIG TOE” GREEN, LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES Feb. 23, European Street Café Southside KILO-KAHN, DENIED TIL DEATH, RUNNING RAMPANT, RULE NO. 6, ZYNC, ALL THINGS DONE Feb. 23, 1904 Music Hall CLOUD 9 Feb. 23, Culhane’s Irish Pub AFROMAN Feb. 23, Brewster’s Roc Bar HONKY SUCKLE Feb. 23, Dog Star Tavern 7TH STREET BAND Feb. 23, Mojo Kitchen FOREIGN TRADE, THE DEWARS Feb. 23, Burro Bar THE HIT MEN Feb. 24, The Florida Theatre CONSIDER THE SOURCE, S.P.O.R.E. Feb. 24, 1904 Music Hall BADFISH (SUBLIME TRIBUTE), THE SHEFFIELD CREW Feb. 24, The Standard LEO KOTTKE Feb. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THAT ONE GUY, WOLFF Feb. 24, Jack Rabbits DARK STAR ORCHESTRA Feb. 24, Freebird Live STRAIGHT LINE STITCH Feb. 24, Brewster’s Roc Bar CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY, EVERYMEN, RACHEL KATE Feb. 24, Burro Bar ROCKVILLE RUMBLE 2013: HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE Feb. 24, Jack Rabbits BAD RABBITS, AIR DUBAI Feb. 26, Jack Rabbits JESSE COOK Feb. 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Indie rocker Cory Branan co-headlines the bill with Jon Snodgrass Feb. 17 at Underbelly in Downtown Jacksonville.

EVERY TIME I DIE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, VANNA, HUNDREDTH, NO BRAGGING RIGHTS Feb. 27, Freebird Live MIDNIGHT SPIN, JASON CONNELLY Feb. 27, 1904 Music Hall HANK & CUPCAKES, THE DOG APOLLO, OPIATE EYES Feb. 27, Jack Rabbits THE AGGROLITES Feb. 27, Original Café Eleven HONEY SUCKLE, MUDTOWN Feb. 27, Burro Bar MUSHROOMHEAD, GEMINI SYNDROME Feb. 27, Brewster’s Roc Bar ZOOGMA, SIR CHARLES Feb. 28, Freebird Live COPE, THE MANTRAS Feb. 28, 1904 Music Hall DAVID CROWDER Feb. 28, Murray Hill Theatre SAM PACETTI Feb. 28, European Street Café San Marco WHETHERMAN Feb. 28, Mellow Mushroom Southside UNIVERSAL GREEN, CHOP, WILLIE EVANS JR. Feb. 28, Underbelly LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III, TAMMERLIN March 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ED ROLAND & THE SWEET TEA PROJECT March 1, The Standard THE NEW DIVIDE March 1, Murray Hill Theatre GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE March 1, Dog Star Tavern HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, THE WHISKEY GENTRY, GHOST LIGHT ROAD, BEAU CRUM March 1, Burro Bar J BOOG, HOT RAIN March 1, Jack Rabbits SWORN IN March 1, Phoenix Taproom HALL & OATES March 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre KEB’ MO’ March 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GRANT PEEPLES, SARAH MAC March 2, European Street Café Southside TATER FAMINE, MEMPHIBIANS March 2, Burro Bar COL. BRUCE HAMPTON March 2, Dog Star Tavern SON OF A BAD MAN, THE DOG APOLLO, SOLID GOLD THUNDER March 2, Jack Rabbits JEANETTE HARRIS March 2, Ritz Theatre GREEN JELLY March 2, Brewster’s Roc Bar WHETHERMAN March 2, Green Room Brewing KALIYL, SONS NOT BEGGARS, CAPTIVE March 2, Murray Hill Theatre BRUCE COCKBURN March 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall POLYENSO, AUTHOR March 3, Jack Rabbits BLOWFLY, GOLD PELICANS, TEENAGE LOBOTOMY, DJ DOTS March 3, Nobby’s HE’S MY BROTHER SHE’S MY SISTER, PAPER BIRD, SHAKEY GRAVES, CANARY IN THE COALMINE March 3, Burro Bar BENJAMIN DUNN & THE ANIMAL ORCHESTRA, BLACK CANVAS, FOLSOM KIMBALL March 3, Murray Hill Theatre EXCISION, PAPER DIAMOND, VASKI March 4, Freebird Live ENGLAND IN 1819, JUNGOL March 4, Burro Bar MOD SUN, CISCO ADLER, TAYYIB ALI, PAT BROWN March 4, Jack Rabbits DWIGHT YOAKAM March 5, The Florida Theatre ANDY D, MECHANICAL RIVER March 5, Burro Bar TRAPT March 6, Brewster’s Roc Bar SMALL HOUSES, PSEUDO KIDS March 6, Burro Bar THE CUSSES, CLOUDEATER March 7, Burro Bar JUDY COLLINS, LEDFOOT March 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DREW NELSON March 7, European Street Café San Marco MOUNT MORIAH, CHELSEA SADDLER March 7, Jack Rabbits BEEBS & HER MONEYMAKERS, FUSEBOX FUNK March 7, Original Café Eleven THE CANDY HEARTS, ALLISON WEISS, PENTIMENTO March 7, Phoenix Taproom STELLAR KART, ABANDON, 7EVENTH TIME DOWN March 8, Murray Hill Theatre SISTER HAZEL March 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall FREDDY’S FINEST March 8 & 9, Dog Star Tavern (HED)P.E. March 9, Brewster’s Roc Bar

1964 (BEATLES TRIBUTE) March 9, The Florida Theatre EXTREMELY ROTTEN ALBUM RELEASE March 9, Burro Bar NATURAL LIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL: MARTIN SEXTON, FIELD REPORT, SWEAR AND SHAKE, SUGAR & THE HI-LOWS, HENRY WAGONS March 10, Metropolitan Park THE HOWLING WIND March 10, Burro Bar PALE FIRE March 11, Burro Bar ROCKVILLE RUMBLE 2012: DOC MOCCASIN March 11, Jack Rabbits KISHI BASHI, ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULT March 12, Jack Rabbits ORGY, VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE, DAVEY SUICIDE March 12, Brewster’s Roc Bar VICES March 12, Burro Bar GET THE LED OUT (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE) March 13, The Florida Theatre CHRIS TOMLIN March 13, Veterans Memorial Arena ROCKVILLE RUMBLE 2013: EFFEN, WAKE THE LIVING, NOCTURNAL STATE OF MIND, PRIDELES March 13, Jack Rabbits WIL MARING, ROBERT BOWLIN March 14, European St. San Marco PINBACK March 14, Freebird Live AARON CARTER, JENNI REID March 14, Jack Rabbits YOUR 33 BLACK ANGELS, THE VELDT March 14, Burro Bar LISA LOEB March 15, The Florida Theatre JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO THEATRE COMPANY March 15 & 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SOUL GRAVY March 15, Dog Star Tavern RUNNING RAMPANT March 15, Jack Rabbits FRANK HANNON March 15, Brewster’s Roc Bar TAKE ONE CAR March 15, Burro Bar THE FRITZ, LUCKY COSTELLO March 15, 1904 Music Hall CONVALESCE, ME & THE TRINITY, REFUGE, XHONORX, AFTER ME THE FLOOD, SKYBURNER March 15, Murray Hill Theatre MIRANDA LAMBERT, DIERKS BENTLEY, LEE BRICE March 16, Veterans Memorial Arena LOOK RIGHT PENNY, MALAYA March 16, 1904 Music Hall RISING UP ANGRY March 16, Brewster’s Roc Bar YANKEE SLICKERS March 16, Dog Star Tavern AWOLNATION March 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall MASTA KILLA March 17, Burro Bar MATCHBOX TWENTY March 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JOE BROOKS, CHELSEA SADDLER March 18, Jack Rabbits ADRENALINE MOB, NOTHING MORE March 18, Brewster’s Roc Bar STICK TO YOUR GUNS, ROTTING OUT March 18, Phoenix Taproom BACKWOODS PAYBACK, WHISKEY DICK March 18, Burro Bar OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA March 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PEACH KELLI POP, WET NURSE, QUEEN BEEF, MENTAL BOY March 19, Nobby’s PEACH KELLI POP, PILLOWFIGHT, SUPER SECRET BAND March 19, Nobby’s RADICAL SOMETHING March 19, Jack Rabbits CHELSEA GRIN, ATTILA, BETRAYING THE MARTYRS, BURIED IN VERONA, WITHIN THE RUINS March 19, Brewster’s Roc Bar HONOR SOCIETY March 20, Jack Rabbits AVOLXBLUE, STEREO TELESCOPE, ANDRE March 20, Underbelly FAMILY THIEF March 20, Burro Bar NATTY VIBES March 20, Freebird Live JAKE SHIMABUKURO March 20, The Florida Theatre CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK!, HANDGUNS, STATE HAMPS, CITY LIGHTS March 20, Brewster’s Roc Bar PIERCE THE VEIL, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, LETLIVE, ISSUES

Live Music March 21, Brewster’s Megaplex KING OF PRUSSIA March 21, Burro Bar CAVERN OF THIEVES March 21, Original CafÊ Eleven TWENTY ONE PILOTS, NEW POLITICS, FIVE KNIVES March 21, Jack Rabbits ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS March 22, The Florida Theatre JOHNNY MATHIS March 22, T-U Center WATSKY, DUMBFOUNDED March 22, Jack Rabbits HOUSE OF HEROES, THIS ARMISTICE, STEALING VANITY March 22, Murray Hill Theatre BANG TANGO March 22, Brewster’s Megaplex SENTROPOLIS March 22, Dog Star Tavern HEY OCEAN! March 22, Phoenix Taproom HAR-DI-HAR March 22, Burro Bar AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE: ALL STARS March 23, T-U Center THE WONDER YEARS March 23, Brewster’s Roc Bar THE FRITZ March 23, Dog Star Tavern BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE, CITY IN PERIL, SHALLOW ADDICTION March 23, Murray Hill Theatre CHUCK RAGAN, ROCKY VOTOLATO, JENNY OWEN YOUNGS March 23, Jack Rabbits TONY FURTADO March 24, Original CafÊ Eleven EMPEROR X March 24, Burro Bar MINUS THE BEAR, CIRCA SURVIVE March 25, Freebird Live ERIC CLAPTON March 26, Veterans Memorial Arena INDIGO GIRLS March 28, The Florida Theatre LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS March 28, European Street CafÊ San Marco PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, BRYNN MARIE March 29, The Florida Theatre JACKSONVEGAS, WILLIE RANDOLF March 29, Underbelly ADEMA, NERVER March 29, Brewster’s Roc Bar TRIBAL SEEDS, STICK FIGURE, THE MAAD T-RAY March 29, Freebird Live JUSTIN ACOUSTIC REUNION March 30, European Street Southside DR. DAN MATRAZZO & THE LOOTERS March 30, Dog Star Tavern BUBBA SPARXXX March 30, Brewster’s Roc Bar VAMPIRATES, SELF EMPLOYED, 1322 March 31, Burro Bar MAROON 5, NEON TREES, OWL CITY April 1, Veterans Memorial Arena JOSIAH LEMING, ONE LOVE, JENNI REID April 1, 1904 Music Hall THE STORY SO FAR, MAN OVERBOARD April 1, Brewster’s Roc Bar HAWK NELSON, THE WRECKING, HYLAND April 2, Murray Hill Theatre YES April 3, The Florida Theatre RITA HOSKING April 4, European Street CafÊ San Marco DEFUNK April 5, Dog Star Tavern TAMMERLIN ANNIVERSARY CONCERT April 6, European Street CafÊ Southside MANAFEST, TRICIA BROCK, JE’KOB, DAVID DUNN April 6, Murray Hill Theatre CHICAGO April 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EL TEN ELEVEN April 7, Original CafÊ Eleven THE VILE IMPURITY, BYLETH April 8, Burro Bar SCHEMATIC, REKAPSE, ASKER, TREEHOUSE April 10, Jack Rabbits HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, RADIOLUCENT April 10, Burro Bar UMPHREY’S MCGEE, BREAK SCIENCE April 11, Freebird Live MATT MAHER, CHRIS AUGUST, BELLARIVE April 11, Murray Hill Theatre MURIEL ANDERSON April 11, European Street CafÊ San Marco FOREVER CAME CALLING, HEART TO HEART, TROUBLED COAST April 12, Phoenix Taproom TAB BENOIT April 13, Mojo Kitchen

SAMUEL SANDERS CD Release Party April 13, Underbelly THE CAVE SINGERS April 13, Original CafÊ Eleven THIRD DAY, COLTON DIXON April 14, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WEIRD AL YANKOVIC April 16, The Florida Theatre THE LACS April 17, Original CafÊ Eleven WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL: ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, WIDESPREAD PANIC, TEDESCHI-TRUCKS BAND, GOV’T MULE, LEON RUSSELL, MACEO PARKER, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND April 18-20, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park TIM GRIMM April 18, European Street CafÊ San Marco DAVID BENOIT, BRIAN CULBERTSON April 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BIG FREEDIA April 19, Jack Rabbits CARRIE UNDERWOOD April 20, Veterans Memorial Arena MARY-LOU, TAMMERLIN April 20, European Street Southside FOURPLAY April 21, The Florida Theatre CHARLES BRADLEY AND HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES April 24, Jack Rabbits MICHAEL RAY April 25, Original CafÊ Eleven JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALL-STARS April 25, European Street CafÊ San Marco SOILWORK, JEFF LOOMIS, BLACKGUARD, THE BROWNING, WRETCHED April 27, Jack Rabbits GREEN SUNSHINE April 27, Dog Star Tavern ALICE IN CHAINS, LIMP BIZKIT, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, 3 DOORS DOWN, SHINEDOWN, STONE SOUR, THREE DAYS GRACE, PAPA ROACH, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, HALESTORM, BUCKCHERRY April 27 & 28, Metropolitan Park AN EVENING WITH JANIS IAN May 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CELTIC WOMAN May 2, T-U Center GAMBLE ROGERS FESTIVAL KICKOFF: LARRY MANGUM, BOB PATTERSON, JIM CARRICK, CHARLIE SIMMONS May 2, European Street CafÊ San Marco DOUGLAS ANDERSON GUITAR STUDENT RECITAL May 4, European Street CafÊ Southside DEAD CONFEDERATE, ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR May 4, Burro Bar DONNA THE BUFFALO May 5, Freebird Live TERRI HENDRIX, LLOYD MAINES May 9, European Street CafÊ San Marco TIM AND MYLES THOMPSON May 11, European Street CafÊ Southside

JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO May 16, European Street CafÊ San Marco CROSBY, STILLS & NASH May 17, The Florida Theatre THE STEREOFIDELICS May 17, Dog Star Tavern ALAN JACKSON May 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL KICKOFF: DEL SUGGS May 23, European Street CafÊ San Marco STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS, EDIE BRICKELL May 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS May 30, European Street CafÊ San Marco ROSANNE CASH May 31, The Florida Theatre JUSTIN BIEBER Aug. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena BLUE SUEDE SHOES: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH Aug. 10, The Florida Theatre VICTORIA JUSTICE Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre

• CLUBS • AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Vagabond Swing 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Soul Gravy 9:30 p.m.

Feb. 15. Tropic Thunder 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Karl W. Davis Invitational 8 p.m. every Wed. Spade McQuade every Thur. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend HAMMERHEAD BEACH BAR, 2045 S. Fletcher Rd., 491-7783 Buck Smith and Jim Barcaro every Thur.

MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Live local bands for open mic night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur.

O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Ivey Brothers 9 p.m. Feb. 15. Schnockered 9 p.m. Feb. 15 & 16.

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Wes Cobb 9 p.m. every Wed. DJs every Fri. & Sat. Schnockered 9 p.m. every Sun. Buck Smith Project Band 9 p.m. every Tue. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live music every night THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 DJ Roc 5 p.m. every Wed. Richard Smith every Fri. Live music Tue.-Sun.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

BREWSTERS MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Lost in the Middle, Tape Deck Revolution, Confluent, Martye and M.R.E.O.W. 6 p.m. Feb. 16, Roc Bar. The Dukes of Glynn, Artilect, Future of the Willing, Chieforia, Roxation and Homemade 4 p.m. Feb. 17, Pit. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. TONINO’S, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding 8 p.m. every Thur. W. Harvey Williams every Fri. Dino Saliba every Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage 9 p.m. every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke Dave Thrash Wed. DJ 151 spins Thur. DJ Catharsis first & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry every Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Black Cat Bones 10 p.m. Feb. 15. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. MY PLACE, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Billy Bowers 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Dune Dogs 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

Live music 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Incognito 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Live music Wed.-Sun. BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Flakey By Nature 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Karaoke with Hal 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. John Thomas Group Jazz 6-8 p.m. every Tue. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Chris C4Mann Feb. 14. Live music every Thur.

EVA’S GRILL & BAR, 610 S. Third St., 372-9484 David Lee Redding 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14. The Angel Evon Experience with Tangee Renee Feb. 15. Hope Clayton Feb. 16. Don Miniard Feb. 22 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb Thur. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Northe, Direwolves, The Dog Apollo and On Guard 8 p.m. Feb. 15. Sons Not Beggars, Kostic Law and The Loolah James Band 8 p.m.

Feb. 16. Allele and NerVer Feb. 22. Live music every weekend GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Mark O’Quinn Feb. 13. Lance Neely Feb. 14. Brenna

Jam band Kung Fu performs with support from the Main Squeeze and Chroma Feb. 14 at 1904 Music Hall in Downtown Jacksonville.

Vick Feb. 15. Aaron Kyle Feb. 16. Live music every Wed.-Sat. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Stan Piper & Friends Feb. 14. Domenic Patruno Feb. 15. Billy Buchanan Feb. 16. Darren Corlew 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pierre & Co. 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Live music every Thur.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Dalton Cyr 5-6 p.m. Feb. 16. Live music every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Bread & Butter Feb. 15 & 16. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Sun. Mikee Magners & Dirty Pete every Mon. Split Tone 10:30 p.m. every Tue. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Dirty Pete Feb. 13 & 20. Ginormous Feb. 14. Wes Cobb Feb. 15. Paul Lundgren Feb. 16. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Love Chunk 10 p.m. Feb. 15. Ruby Beach 10 p.m. Feb 16 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Aaron Kroener Feb. 13. Les B. Fine Feb. 14, 18 & 19. Barrett Jockers Feb. 15. Chuck Nash Duo Feb. 16. Alex Affronti & TJ Brown Feb. 17. Cloud 9 Feb. 20. Reggae on the deck every Thur.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Katie Fair every Wed. Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Road Less Traveled 7-11 p.m. Feb. 17. Live music every Thur.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with Derek Maines Feb. 13. Patrick Evan Feb. 15.

Slickwater Feb. 16. Open mic with Paul Haftel Feb. 20

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1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com Emancipator Feb. 14. Kung Fu, The Main Squeeze and Chroma 9 p.m.

Feb. 14. Vinyl Thief, Alex Vans, The Hide Away, Emoticon and Garrett on Acoustic 9 p.m. Feb. 16. Antique Animals, Foreign Trade, Opiate Eyes and Homemade 10 p.m. Feb. 21. Open mic every Tue. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Ever Ending Kicks and Northe 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Clear Plastic Masks and Robbie Freeman 8 p.m. Feb. 17. Adam Lee and Matt Woods 8 p.m.

Feb. 18. Day Joy 8 p.m. Feb. 19. JE Double F, Offerings and Proud Father 8 p.m. Feb. 20. Nothing But Wolves Feb. 21 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Jimmy Solari 7-11 p.m. Feb. 14.

Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m. live music 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 15.

The Gootch 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 16. Live music every weekend JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Fratello 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Lisa and the Mad Hatters 8 p.m.-1

a.m. Feb. 16.

KALA, 331 E. Bay St., 356-6455 Rally for Rikki with The Primary, Tuffy, The Bath Party & Chad Jasmine and Tropic of Cancer, Feb. 15. DJ Paten Locke spins for Audio Zoo every Wed. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house soulful, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins Top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Corey Smith 8 p.m. Feb. 22. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur.

PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Geoff Rickly, Vinnie Caruana, Matt Arsenault and Brian Marquis 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Balance & Composure, The Jealous Sound, Daylight and Sacred Suns 7 p.m. Feb. 16. The World We Knew, Aegaeon and Dark Sermon 8 p.m. Feb. 17. The Air I Breathe, For All I Ma, Famous Last Words and Sirens & Sailors 6 p.m. Feb. 18. The Punches, Divided by Friday and Me vs Hero 8 p.m. Feb. 19 UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Scott H. Biram, Whiskey Dick and Black Eyed Vermillion 8 p.m. Feb. 13.

Lauris Vidal Feb. 14. Jon Snodgrass and Cory Branan 8 p.m.

Feb. 17. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue. Fjord Explorer & Screamin’ Eagle every Ritual ReUnion Thursday ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 DG BG Feb. 14. Chris Dudley Feb. 15. Wes Cobb Feb. 16. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 Live music 10 p.m. Feb. 15 & 16. DJ Ty spins every Thur. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 278-9421 Stevie Fingers 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 15 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 DJ BG Feb. 14 & 18. One Nite Stand 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Big Engine 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. every Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. & Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Lift Band Feb. 15 & 16. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Top 40 music every Mon. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Spectra Duo 7 p.m. Feb. 14 & 15.

Retro Katz 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with Diamond Dave every Wed. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz 7-9 pm., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur.

Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat.

Live Music RACK EM UP, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030 Live music, DJs, Karaoke and open mic SUNBURST STUDIOS, 126 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Merther 8 p.m. Feb. 14. PlanetRawk 8 p.m. Feb. 20

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. LIVE BAR & LOUNGE, 2223 C.R. 220, 290-1733 Open mic with Ernie & Debi Evans 7 p.m. every Tue. POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116 Ace Winn 7 p.m. Feb. 15 PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, 282-1564 Parker Urban Band Feb. 15. Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Circle of Influence 9 p.m. Feb. 15 & 16. Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Anthony Wild Feb. 15. Local talent every Wed. Live music every Thur. Country music showcase every Fri. Acoustic Circle 2 p.m. every Sat. Blues jam 5 p.m. every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Billy Buchanan Feb. 13. Aaron Kyle Feb. 14. Bill Rice Feb. 15.

Evan Michael Feb. 16. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly 6-10 p.m. every Mon., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 2807766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. SUN DOG BREWING CO., 822 A1A N., Ste. 105, 686-1852 Buck Smith 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Kurt Lanham Feb. 14. Cloud 9 Feb. 15. Dune Dog Band Feb. 16. Neil Dixon 4 p.m. Feb. 17.

Live music every Wed.-Sat.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HAPPY HOURS, 952 Lane Ave. N., 683-0065 Karaoke 4 p.m. every Sun. HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Live music every Taproom Tunesday KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 9:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., loftthursdays.com DJs Wes Reed and Josh Kemp spin for PBR Party every Thur.

METRO/RAINBOW ROOM PIANO BAR, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins 10 p.m. Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Michael Cronin CD release show with Seven Springs, Jordan Poole and Carlos Santiago 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Trip Lee and Leah Smith 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 RASCALS, 3960 Confederate Point Rd., 772-7335 Karaoke 8 p.m. every Thur.

ST. AUGUSTINE

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Domenic Feb. 14. Christopher Dean Band Feb. 15 & 16. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 The Dewars 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Scuttered the Bruce 8:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

Folkin Up the ’80s 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Open mic with Smokin’ Joe 7 p.m. every Tue. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. Feb. 15. SMG 2-5 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. Feb. 16. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. Feb. 17 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655 Holopaw and Telepathic Lines 10 p.m. Feb. 14 HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6-10 p.m. Feb. 13 & 17. Live music every Fri. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco, 823-8806 Open jam nite, house band every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Back From the Brink 9 p.m. Feb. 15 & 16. John Winters 1 p.m. Feb. 17. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Sam Pacetti 9 p.m. every Mon. Vinny Jacobs 9 p.m. every Tue. MOJO BBQ OLD CITY, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 7th Street Band 10 p.m. Feb. 15. Humanzee 10 p.m. Feb. 16 PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3-6 p.m. every Mon. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Chase Rideman 9 p.m. Feb. 13 & 20. Gentlemen of the Groove 9 p.m.

Feb. 14. Sweet Scarlett 9 p.m. Feb. 15. Billy Bowers noon-4 p.m., Be Easy 9 p.m. Feb. 16. Colton McKenna 7 p.m. Feb. 17.

Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. Feb. 19. Karaoke 9 p.m. every Mon. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 342-2187 Fishbone and Whole Wheat Bread 8 p.m. Feb. 13. The Rubies, The Willow Wacks, Flagship Romance and Pam & Taylor 8 p.m. Feb. 14.

The Wobbly Toms, The Sweetest Punch and Zach 9 p.m. Feb. 15. Moreland & Arbuckle 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Supervillains 8 p.m. Feb. 17. Aaron Parker Feb. 21. Country every Thur. Reggae 7 p.m. every Sun. Indie, dance & electro every Tue. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Live music every Fri. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Sat. Bossa Nova with Monica da Silva and Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 15; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 16. Mark Hart 5 p.m. every Mon.-Wed. Open mic 5 p.m. every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick 5 p.m. every Fri. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m., Mark Hart 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin 1 p.m., Wade 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas Band 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. Thur. Laree App 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker Feb. 14. Paul Haftel 8 p.m. Feb. 15.

CoAlition Feb. 16. Brian Ernst Feb. 20. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Papa Crawdaddy Feb. 15. Chuck Nash every Thur.

Live music 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Restless Kind Feb. 15. Schnockered Feb. 16. Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Wed.

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Joe Oliff and Jaxx or Better Feb. 15. Open mic with The Foxes every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Nikki Talley 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Kevin Ski Feb. 13. Job Meiller Feb. 14. Jimmy Solari Feb. 15. D-Lo Thompson Feb. 16. Live music every Thur.-Sat. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music every Fri.

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. THE ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311 The Aggrolites 9 p.m. Feb. 27

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Harpeth Rising 8 p.m. Feb. 14. David Russell and John Peyton Feb. 21. Jazz 8 p.m. every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Barb Wire Dolls and Askmeificare 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Jessta James 8 p.m. Feb. 15. Music for Meows benefit: Lauren Fincham, All Night Wolves, Dixie Rodeo, Shoni, The Pinz, FFN, Status Faux and XGeezer 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Izzy & the Catastrophics, Wild Shiners and Rip Current Band 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Teenage Bottle Rocket, The Queers and Masked Intruder 8 p.m. Feb. 21 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance music for Are Friends Electric 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake every other Fri. DJs Rogue & Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

SHANTY TOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Live music every Twin Peaks Fri. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter for open mic 7 p.m. Feb. 14. The Colorful Quiet 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Jacob Creel 8 p.m. Feb. 16 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music every Fri. & Sat. To get listed here, send the band name, time, date, venue location, street address, city, price, and a contact number to print, to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com.

Deadline is at 4 p.m. Wed. before the next Wed. publication.

Orlando indie rockers Day Joy play Feb. 19 at Burro Bar in Downtown Jacksonville.

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Racism Deconstructed

Exhibit examines contemporary experience of racism in U.S. and falsehoods in categorizing individuals by skin color RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT? The exhibit continues through April 28 Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank $10 adults, $8 children 12 and younger 396-6674, themosh.org

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acism affects everyone: 53 percent of blacks and 56 percent of whites in Jacksonville said that racism is a problem, according to Jacksonville Community Council Inc.’s eighth annual Race Relations Progress Report.

It’s a topic with which Jacksonville continues to struggle, said Maria Hane, executive director of the Museum of Science & History. And it’s one of the reasons she decided to bring “RACE: Are We So Different?” to MOSH. The exhibit, created by the American Anthropological Association, is being presented in Florida for the first time by MOSH, partnering with the Mayo Clinic and JCCI. The exhibit has been on display in more than 30 cities, including Washington, D.C., where Hane viewed it before deciding that it needed to come to Northeast Florida.

The JCCI report localizes the exhibit to the Northeast Florida community, and the

2 1. The historical approach of the traveling exhibit also shows how laws and social values played out in supporting the U.S. racial hierarchy that privileged white skin over others.

2. “RACE: Are We So Different?” – an exhibit at the Museum of Science & History – includes a display illustrating how the United States Census would have counted people of various backgrounds from 1790 to the present day. Photos: CeeCee Cassidy

production is an anchor to JCCI’s report, Hane said.

Through interactive multimedia, the exhibit presents the history of the concept of race and the contemporary experience of racism in the United States, Hane said. Race is not a science-based concept or a biological construct, but a social construct, she said.

“I feel that the concepts of race were socially constructed by people, so they can be undone if there is the political will to do so,” said Yolanda Moses, chair of the exhibit.

Changing hearts and minds is what this exhibit is about. People need to be educated about the depths of racism before they can begin to understand how to change it, said Moses, a University of California anthropology professor.

“Even if individuals get rid of their own personal prejudices, there is still structural racism to be dealt with,” Moses said. “That is the racism I worry about.”

It’s the type of racism that has historically privileged certain groups over others and continues to do so. People need to understand how deep-seated these structural activities are in society, she said.

“Being white, I grew up with the privilege that it was no big deal,” Hane said, “but that is

University of North Florida associate professor Parvez Ahmed (left) and Clara White Mission CEO Ju’Coby Pittman are two of the 14 Jacksonville community leaders who participated in “FACE RACE,” exploring their ancestry and racial categorization. Through photographs, DNA testing and a study of the U.S. Census, the exhibit shows the diversity in the participants’ faces, skin colors, hair colors and ancestral genetic mapping.

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not how people of color may feel.”

She said the exhibit humbled her.

It validated how she feels about racial categorization — putting people in slots and falsely assigning value to those slots.

“I don’t like it. But I am conscious that it is insulting to someone else, and I am embarrassed by it,” Hane said.

Ahmed said he knew his heritage was South Asian, and the DNA results from 23&Me didn’t surprise him. There have been different patterns of migration for centuries in India and the Middle East from conquerors and traders, he said.

Ahmed’s results came back 97.7 percent South Asian, .4 Native American, .3 African

“Humans are 99.9 percent the same genetically ...

It’s similar to being a flower; there are many varieties, blends and hybrids,” Yolanda Moses said.

The historical approach the presentation uses offers the opportunity to show how laws and social values played out in supporting the U.S. racial hierarchy that privileged white skin over others, Moses said.

In 1790, there were three racial choices on the U.S. Census: “white,” “slave” and “other,” Hane said. Those categories have been the infrastructure to national policies on education, housing, public policy and even health and medical research, she said.

In an effort to put the exhibit’s message on a local level, MOSH created “FACE RACE,” which features 14 diverse community leaders and their DNA results, from a company called 23&Me. The results show the diversity in the participants’ faces, skin colors, hair colors and ancestral genetic mapping.

“I’m hoping that once we understand our common roots, we will develop more understanding, tolerance and respect for each other,” said Parvez Ahmed, director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices and a University of North Florida associate professor of finance.

A few years ago, Ahmed, who is Muslim, was at the center of a controversy after he was invited to become a member of the Human Rights Commission. As such, Ahmed was one of Hane’s first choices to participate in “FACE RACE.”

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“No matter how different the person is on the surface from me, the person still has more in common than different from me,” Ahmed said. “So knowing that, it is disappointing to see the type of divisive discourse that we have around racial issues.”

Humans are 99.9 percent the same genetically, Moses said. It’s called genotypic variation, and as Homo sapiens, people are different from other primates, she said. It’s similar to being a flower; there are many varieties, blends and hybrids, Moses said.

“When you cut us, we all bleed the same,” said Ju’Coby Pittman, CEO and president of the Clara White Mission.

Pittman, another participant in “FACE RACE,” said she was surprised and elated by her DNA results. Pittman said she knew she was African, but now she knows she’s also Saharan African, European, East Asian and Native American.

“I embrace that, because I am a person that embraces culture. It is astonishing to know that I am a part of all those different cultures,” Pittman said.

The world’s widest genetic variation can be found in Africa, Moses said. She said her favorite part of the exhibit is “Out of Africa,” because it shows that, while we are variable as human beings in terms of skin color, we all

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“Unfinished Journey: A City in Transition” 6:30 p.m.

March 21 at the Museum of Science & History.

“Place Matters” 6 p.m. March 13 at MOSH, followed by a discussion with Charlie Grigg, Duval County Health Department communications director.

began in Africa.

Frieda Saraga, president of the local chapter of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, has wondered her whole life if she was anything other than Caucasian.

“For years, it interested me, as people have always asked me what race I was. Especially during the summer, a lot of people ask me if I am African American or Indian,” Saraga said.

After participating in “FACE RACE,” Saraga was amazed to learn that she was 99.9 percent Eastern European and one percent North African.

“There is a very strong individual experience when you go through this exhibit.

As you move through each interactive [station], you experience your own self-reveal of what assumptions you carry with you about race,” Hane said.

Hane’s favorite kiosk is the game “Who’s Talking?” which includes photos of six people with different skin and hair color and six different voices. You have to choose which face goes with which voice.

A unique element of the exhibit is the amount of time people are spending at each kiosk or station, Hane said.

The exhibit is designed to provoke conversation, so there are places where people can sit down and talk between kiosks — and contemplate, Hane said. She said that with most exhibits, museum-goers usually spend about a minute at each kiosk or station, but with “RACE,” they’re taking three to five

“The 904: Shadow on the Sunshine State” 5:30 p.m.

March 26 at WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave., Downtown Jacksonville, 353-7770.

“The Wonder Year” Noon April 20 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown Jacksonville, 632-5555.

minutes at the separate components.

There are reaction stations feature 5x7 note cards, with a question on each. Folks can flip through and read what others have felt, which brings a present voice to the overall experience, Hane said.

“We are especially interested in young people learning about the issue, because they are growing up in a country where diversity is going to be the norm, and there should be no topic that is taboo,” Moses said.

Youth experience racism in a different way, and the younger generations don’t have a direct connection to the Civil Rights Movement, Hane said. The youth voice is one of the strongest because they are the next generation, she said.

The topic of affirmative action is presented in chalkboard format. A youth video, set in a cafeteria, focuses on segregation, asking, “Where do you sit in the cafeteria?”

Community leaders like Ahmed said they hope the timely exhibit creates conversations around Northeast Florida.

“I hope citizen groups, education institutions and others take advantage of this exhibit. Not just to go and see the exhibit, but to actually come back and have a conversation on it,” Ahmed said. “I think that is the best you can hope for — anything that requires us to change our existing world views has to be done through dialogue.”

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One kiosk at the MOSH exhibit describes the process of military desegregation. Photos: CeeCee Cassidy

The early, sometimes harmful, measures scientists took to learn about different ethnicities is shown at this kiosk in the exhibit.

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LOST IN YONKERS Neil Simon’s play is performed Feb. 13-17 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. $10-$25.

825-1164. limelight-theatre.org DRIVING MISS DAISY The drama, starring Michael Learned of “The Waltons” and Lance Nichols of HBO’s “Treme,” is staged for evening and matinee performances Feb. 13 through March 28 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside. $46-$59. 641-1212. alhambrajax.com NORTH STAR Gloria Bone Clunie’s play “North Star” is staged as part of the University of North Florida’s Week of One diversity event, 7 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15 at UNF’s University Center, 1 UNF Dr., Bldg. 43, Rm. 1058, Southside. Free. 620-2507.

ALMOST, MAINE The mythical town of Almost, Maine, is the site of nine love tales in this romantic comedy, staged 8 p.m. Feb. 14-16 and 21-23 and 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. $20. 261-6749.

CONVERSATIONS AFTER A BURIAL The comedic play is staged Feb. 14-16 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. $20. 249-0289. playersbythesea.org BULLY Jacksonville native and Bolles graduate Lee Kaplan stages a performance of his New York City show “Bully” 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Bolles’ McGehee Auditorium, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Free.

STEREOTYPES IN STEREO SOUND, AMERICAN DREAM The one-act scripts are presented by Readers’ Theatre, 8 p.m.

Feb. 15 and 16 at Wilson Center for the Arts’ Studio Theatre, 11901 Beach Blvd., FSCJ South Campus. $5. 646-2222.

PROFESSOR WHISKEY’S TRAVELING BIZARRE BAZAAR The professor takes on “Wonderland” in a bizarre adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic in a show of burlesque, singing and fire poi, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown Jacksonville. $12. 327-5768. professorwhiskey.com EXTRAVAGANZA The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ show is staged 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. 346-5620 ext. 122. da-arts.org MURDER IN THE OLDE CITY This dinner theater whodunit of murder, scandal and love is staged 6 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24 at The Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. $39.95. 824-7211.

ALL NEW PEOPLE The 5 & Dime Theatre Company presents the drama with adult content, written by “Scrubs” actor Zach Braff, 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and 23 and March 1 and 2, and 5 p.m. March 3 at The Pangea Live, 956 Liberty St., Downtown Jacksonville. $15. the5anddime.org SLEEPING BEAUTY The Russian National Ballet Theatre performs the classic fairy tale 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. $16-$48. 276-6750. thcenter.org BILLY ELLIOT The Artist Series presents the Broadway dance hit Feb. 26-March 3 at the T-U Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. 442-2929. $37-$77. artistseriesjax.org

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

FUNDAMENTALS: ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructor Allison Watson introduces painting to beginners and strengthens skills of intermediate painters on composition for landscape and still life, color theory and techniques in acrylics 1:30-4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Ages 13 and older. $190. 355-0630.

AMERICAN HISTORY SONG AND STORY “Heroes and Hard Times: American History Through Song and Story” features Sparky and Rhonda Rucker 11 a.m. Feb. 14 at FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd., Jacksonville. Free.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Spoken word, music and dancing are held at noon Feb. 14 at FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd., Jacksonville. Free.

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FLORIDA ON FIRE Dr. Rachel Wentz speaks about humans and fire utilization, 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. $5. 261-9701. ameliamuseum.org ART ADVENTURES Children ages 6-12 learn about painting, printmaking, collage and construction with projects completed within each class period 10:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 16 and March 23 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. $15. 356-6857.

ART AUCTION A gala art exhibition and auction to benefit the junior sailing program is held 5:50 p.m. Feb. 16 at St. Augustine Yacht Club, 442 Ocean Vista Ave., St. Augustine. $10. 687-5146.

THE ART CENTER FUNDRAISER Photographer Mary Atwood presents a travelogue of her trip

“Lonestar,” one of two one-act comedies staged Feb. 21-March 3 at Jacksonville University, stars senior computer animation major Roy Matos (left) as Ray and senior theater major Nick Boucher as Roy. Photo: Courtesy Jacksonville University to Paris with music, food, wine and a silent auction 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 16 at Plaza Café, Haskell Building, 111 Riverside Ave., Riverside. $30. bit.ly/Y5GEW4 AUGUSTANA CHOIR CONCERT A choir of 70 students from Rockville, Ill., performs 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. Free. 733-8055. lpcjax.org AUDITIONS FOR TEA AND SYMPATHY Auditions are held for eight male and two female roles for the drama “Tea and Sympathy,” 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco. The show runs April 19-May 4. 396-4425.

ART FUNDAMENTALS: WATERCOLOR Instructor Robert Leedy teaches a four-week session on techniques for painting watercolors from a studio still life or reference photo 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Ages 13 and older. $170. 355-0630.

THURGOOD MARSHALL & THE LITTLE ROCK NINE LECTURE John Taylor discusses African-American Civil Rights history, noon Feb. 20 at FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville. Free. 766-6785.

BOOK SIGNING Children’s author and illustrator Henry Cole talks about and sign copies of his new book, “Unspoken: A Story of the Underground Railroad,” 7 p.m. Feb 20 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-9026.

PHYSICS OF TIME MOSH Planetarium director Thomas Webber presents “Taking the Time to Talk of Time” 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 222 N. Laura St., 366-6911. mocajacksonville.org FLORIDA HIP HOP DANCE FESTIVAL Sugar and Spice hosts a hip hop dance festival, Feb. 22-24 at Boleros Cultural Arts Center, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington.

721-3399. boleros.cc CHALK WALK WORKSHOP Lee Jones, featured artist for the upcoming “Paseo Pastel” chalk walk in St. Augustine, holds a workshop 9 a.m.noon Feb. 23 at the Fullerwood Center, 10 Hildreth Dr., St. Augustine. The workshop is for artists, art educators and high school and college students. Free. RSVP to cyndijop@gmail.com by Feb. 16. staugustinechalkwalk.com EXCURSIONS INTO THE WILD Artist and environmentalist Jim Draper leads a series of explorations into natural habitats, with the third excursion 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Ringhaver Park, 5198 118th St., Jacksonville. Ages 13 and older. A picnic lunch is provided. $115. 355-0630.

JAX IDOL AUDITIONS Auditions for Jax Idol Season 10 are held 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 23 and March 2 at Lillian’s, 5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville. Prepare two 1-minute a cappella pieces. Ages 14 and older. Free. Prizes include a professional photo shoot,

demo CD, paid bookings and $1,000 cash.

SPOKEN WORD POETRY Kyla Lacey presents “The Rising Phoenix” spoken word poetry, 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at FSCJ North Campus, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville. Free. 766-6785.

CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT INTENT Duval County arts and cultural organizations interested in applying to the 2013-’14 Cultural Service Grant Program must submit a letter of intent to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville by Feb. 28. 358-3600. Submit the application online at culturalcouncil.org IDEAS AND IMAGES “Ideas and Images: Visiting Scholars and Artists” features New Hampshire-based artist Anna Von Mertens 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. Free. 826-8630. flagler.edu/crispellert THEATER WORKSHOP Orange Park Community Theatre offers a spring theater workshop for students in grades 2-8. Classes are held 4:30-6:30 p.m. every Mon.-Thur. through April 21. opct.org THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park. Fees vary. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.com MIXED MEDIA ART CLASSES Energetic art classes are held weekly at Studio 121, 121 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, at a fee of $20 per class or $100 for six weeks. 568-2146. teresemuller.com ART THERAPY CLASSES New art classes are held 6-9 p.m. every Tue. at Diversions, 210 N. Laura St., Downtown. $30 includes supplies.

586-2088, email daniel@diversionsjax.com MURRAY HILL ART CLASSES Six-week art classes for adults and kids are offered at Murray Hill Art Center, 4327 Kerle St., Murray Hill. Adult class fee is $80; $50 for kids. 677-2787. artsjax.org DRAMATIC ARTS AT THE BEACHES Classes and workshops in theatrical performance for all ages and skill levels are held Mon.-Fri. at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. Fees vary. 249-0289.

BELLY DANCING “Belly Dance with Margarita” is offered 4 p.m. every Thur. and 10:30 a.m. every Sat. at Boleros Dance Center, 10131 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington. 721-3399.

JAZZ MUSICIANS The Jazzland Café seeks musicians who play piano, bass or drums, for a new ensemble being formed. For details, email info@jazzlandcafe.com DANCE CLASSES The Dance Shack offers classes for several styles of dance, for all ages and skill levels, every Mon.Fri., at 3837 Southside Blvd., Southside. 527-8694. thedanceshack.com

Arts K.A.R.M.A. CLASS A Kindling Auras & Radiating Musical Awareness group vocal session, focusing on mental clarity, visualization, harmonizing and blending, breath and energy control, is held 6-7 p.m. every Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Spring Park. Registration is requested, but not required.

322-7672. elementsofonelove@gmail.com JAX CONTRA DANCE A live band and caller lead a night of folk dancing, starting at 8 and 11 p.m. every third Fri. of the month at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Riverside. $7.

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ST. AUGUSTINE CHORUS AUDITIONS Auditions for singers for “On Broadway! Act II” are held 6:50-9 p.m. every Tue. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 215 St. George St., St. Augustine. Music distributed during the first few weeks of rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Membership fee: $25.

808-1904. staugustinecommunitychorus.org

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR The children’s choir from Watoto, Africa, performs 7 p.m.

Feb. 13 at the SweetWater Community Club, 9039 Dell Webb Parkway, Southside; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Kingdom Impact Gospel Church, 1245 Arlington Road and 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8264 Lone Star Road, Arlington. (813) 449-2927. watoto.com/the-choir TRIO DI COLORE The UNF Chamber Music Series event is held 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 at University of North Florida Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 620-2878.

SINGING VALENTINES The Big Orange Chorus delivers singing valentines in Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties, in a variety of packages, Feb. 14. 355-7464.

KEVIN MAHOGANY The jazz vocalist plays at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. $8-$22. 620-2878.

HADELICH PLAYS BEETHOVEN Violinist Augustin Hadelich joins the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 8 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $25-$70.

354-5547. jaxsymphony.org TRIO DI COLORE The concert, featuring UNF clarinetist Guy Yehuda, is 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. Free. 355-7584. fridaymusicale.com LENTEN EVENSONG Tim Tuller directs the Cathedral Choir 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown Jacksonville.

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JU VOICES Opera and music theater under the direction of Kimberly Beasley is performed 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. Free. 355-7584. fridaymusicale.com TATSUYA NAKATANI Pennsylvania-based percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, originally from Osaka, Japan, appears 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura Street, Downtown. $5. 366-6911. mocajacksonville.org

COMPOSERFEST The concert features works by Jjanjun He, Thomas Harrison and Tony Steve, 7:30 p.m. Feb 20 at JU’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd., Arlington. 256-7000.

UNF JAZZ TRIO Guitarist Barry Greene, drummer Danny Gottlieb and bassist Dennis Marks are on at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at UNF’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. $20. 620-2878.

CLASSICAL FUSION The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra plays 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $25. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org SING INTO SPRING VOCAL SHOWCASE The UNF Choral Ensembles and Student Soloists play at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free.

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MAJOR/MINOR CONCERT The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles join the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $12. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org PROMISE OF BENEFIT FIRST COAST WIND ENSEMBLE The 20th annual Partner Concert with the Jacksonville Private Schools Honor Band, Robert Sheldon, conductor and composer, is held 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington. Free. fcwe.org MUSIC AT MAIN The Jacksonville University Singers perform ancient and contemporary choral works 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown. Free.

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FACULTY RECITAL Pianist Dr. Erin Bennett plays 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at UNF’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. 620-2878.

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Calendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured 9:30 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Riverside. 388-9551.

JAZZ IN MANDARIN Boril Ivanov Trio plays 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. 262-0006.

DINO SALIBA Tonino’s Trattoria hosts saxophonist Saliba 6 p.m. every Sat. at 7001 Merrill Road, Arlington. 743-3848.

JAZZ IN ARLINGTON Jazzland features live music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. and 8 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington.

240-1009. jazzlandcafe.com

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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held the first Fri. of every month, with more than 15 galleries participating.

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ARTAGEOUS ARTWALK The art walk is March 9 and the second Saturday of every month with about a dozen galleries showcasing work in photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors and acrylics in downtown Fernandina. ameliaisland.com MID-WEEK MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800.

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. every third Thur. of the month, at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown. 353-1188.

NORTH BEACH ARTS MARKET Arts & crafts, produce, community services and kids’ activities are featured 3-7 p.m. every Sat. at North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Highway A1A, Vilano Beach (where the wooden walkover crosses A1A). 910-8386.

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AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. “Freedom Comes to Fernandina,” a black history exhibit running through March, highlights the achievements of AfricanAmericans. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor.

CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM 5629 S.R. 16 W., Camp Blanding, Starke, 682-3196.

Artwork, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts from the activities of Camp Blanding during World War II are displayed along with outdoor displays of vehicles from WWII, Vietnam and Desert Storm.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857. “Feast of Flowers,” Jim Draper’s newest series, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the first European engagement with Florida, continues through April 7. “Cultural Fusion,” an exhibit of archival material about two vital community leaders, Eartha White and Ninah Cummer, continues through April 14. The exhibit “200 Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs” continues through April 27. cummer.org FLAGLER COLLEGE’S CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The exhibit “Planning and Painting in Paradise,” celebrating the 125-year history of Hotel Ponce de Leon, is on display through Feb. 22. The opening reception for “You and Me,” an exhibit of works by New Hampshire-based artist Anna Von Mertens, is held 5-9 p.m. March 1. flagler.edu/crispellert

JACKSONVILLE MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 162, Downtown, 355-1101. The museum’s permanent collection includes steamboats, various nautical-themed art, books, documents and artifacts.

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY “Pulp Fiction,” an exhibit of work by paper artists Denise Bookwalter, Charles Clary and Lauren Clay, has an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21. The exhibit is on display through March 13.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992. “Nursery Rhymes,” an exhibit of original illustrations and manuscripts of classic nursery rhymes, is on display through April 28. The nature photography of Carlos Rodriguez Carreon is shown through Feb. 27.

MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 268-0784. Exhibits regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display, as well as work by Mandarin artists.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911. Ian Bogost’s Project Atrium installation continues through March 10.

“Slow: Marking Time in Photography and Film” continues through April 7. “First Coast Portfolio: A Juried Art Educators Exhibition” features art from local educators in the First Coast community through March 31.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674. The exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?” — a traveling exhibit developed by the American Anthropological Association — tells the story of race through the frameworks of science, history and contemporary experiences. The exhibit is on display through April 28.

RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555. “Through Our Eyes” celebrates 20 years of African-American art with the exhibit “20/20 Perfect Vision,” featuring works of 20 artists, through June 30.

GALLERIES

ART GUILD OF ORANGE PARK 2054 Plainfield Ave., Orange Park, 278-4750.

“Past Presidents” is on display through Feb. 28. artguildoforangepark.com THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757. “R.A.C.E. Respecting Anybody’s Cultural Experience,” an exhibit examining diversity in the world, continues through March 7.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS GALLERY 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-8797. Pierre H. Matisse, a descendant of legendary artist Henri Matisse, makes two appearances: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 16 and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 17.

Matisse presents his collection, including his lino cut series, as well as “Stars & Stripes Forever,” artwork housed in the George W. Bush Library & Museum, and pieces from past masters, including Henri Matisse. Reservations required. avondaleartworks.com

Arts BRILLIANCE IN COLOR FINE ART GALLERY 25 King St., St. Augustine, 810-0460. More than 30 new pieces by Daniel Gerhartz are featured in fi gurative and landscape compositions Feb. 15 and 16. RSVP for the Feb. 15 opening. Gerhartz holds a live painting demonstration, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 16. cutterandcutter.com CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside. “Duval’s Brokn Heartd Ball,” which includes a blacklight art show and live music in the CoRK-yard, is held 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. “I’m Board 5,” a large group show whose only requirement is artwork done on or with skateboards, is held 6 p.m. Feb. 16.

“Cut-Paint-Draw,” an art exhibit featuring cut paper by Hiromi Moneyhun and the acrylic paintings of Sharla Valeski are paired with mixed media drawings by Bruce Musser. The opening reception is 6-10 p.m. March 9. The exhibition is displayed through March 30.

CYPRESS VILLAGE ART LEAGUE 4600 Middleton Park Circle, Southside, 223-6100. The exhibit “WOW,” featuring paintings by Atlanta’s Linda Copeland, continues through April 11.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. “Mermaid Magic II,” an exhibit of regional and national artists creating their visions of magical mermaids in painting, photography, clay, glass, metal and jewelry, continues through March 3. firststreetgalleryart.com FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845. Artist Tony Rodrigues is the featured artist through February on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city.

GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach. “Local Exposure,” an exhibit of photography by local amateurs and professionals, continues through March 10.

THE GALLERY AT HOUSE OF STEREO 8780-100 Perimeter Park Ct., Southside, 642-6677. The gallery features painting, art glass, photography, wood crafts, pottery and sculpture. houseofstereo.com GEORGIA NICK GALLERY 11A Aviles St., St. Augustine, 806-3348. The artistowned studio displays Georgia Nick’s sea and landscape photography, along with local work from oil painters, a mosaic artist, potter, photographer and author. georgianickgallery.com ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The Nassau County high school students’ art show continues through February. The IAA members’ show “Colorful Island” opens with a reception held 5-8 p.m. March 9 and continues through March. islandart.org JACK MITCHELL GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit of Lois Greenfield’s work is on display through April 6. thcenter.org JACKSONVILLE MAIN LIBRARY 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-1947. “North East Florida Scholastic Art Awards” exhibits 62 pieces and

eight portfolios with gold key honors, from more than 700 submissions from students in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia counties. The exhibit runs through Feb. 24. artandwriting.org JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3000. Milt Shirley, known as the “Marsh Man,” is the featured artist through February. Shirley is inspired by the salt marshes near his home. jaxport.com LEE ADAMS FLORIDA ARTISTS GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit of Ellen Diamond’s work is on display through April 6. thcenter.org LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Southside, 730-8235. The photography and mixed-media exhibit, “America: Visions of My New Country,” works by children attending the Summertime Express youth refugee camp, is displayed year-round in the main lobby.

PALENCIA FINE ARTS ACADEMY 701 Market St., Ste. 107A, St. Augustine, 819-1584.

The academy, a gallery and educational institution, showcases students’ creative process, as well as exhibits. Stacie Hernandez’s works are on display. palenciafineartsacademy.com P.A.ST.A. GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. The exhibit “Asian Vignettes” features photographs by John Roppolo from his six weeks spent traveling throughout Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam. It runs through February. pastaartgallery.com PLANTATION ARTISTS GUILD AND GALLERY Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 94 Village Circle, Amelia Island, 310-6106. Mary O. Smith, featured artist for February, presents her oil and watercolor paintings 7 p.m.

Feb. 20. “March into Spring” has an opening reception held 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 15; it continues through March 9.

PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. The exhibit “Plum Jam(med)” by assemblage artist Barbara J. Cornett, gourd artist Mindy Hawkins, glassblower Thomas Long, nontraditional painter Deedra Ludwig, figurative artist Sara Pedigo and photographer Theresa Segal continues through March 31.

SEVENTH STREET GALLERY 14 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8330. The gallery features two CoRK Arts District artists: painter, photographer and author Joanelle Mulrain and designer and glass artist Helen Cowart. The exhibit is on display through February.

SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works

by Steve Marrazzo are featured. “Altar Life: Altars that Alter” is a multidimensional assemblage project that offers a sense of place to question, say a prayer, contemplate, gain hope or ask for help. The exhibit is displayed through February.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Downtown, 553-6361. The gallery features works

Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, now based in Pennsylvania, performs Feb. 19 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.

This collage by Louise Freshman Brown is among the pieces on display through March at Studio 121 in Downtown Jacksonville. by 29 local artists in various media. Belton S. Wall’s exhibit “Hearts” runs through March 6 in the One Show Room.

SOUTH GALLERY Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-2023. “Urban Core,” an exhibit of art inspired by the sights, sounds and textures of the urban environment, features works in all media from Overstreet Ducasse, Clay Doran, Dustin Harewood, Chance Isbell, Morrison Pierce, Shaun Thurston and Mike Wilson, through March 1.

SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. “Negro Y Blanco,” an exhibit of new work in black-and-white by Anthony Ausgang, is displayed through March 29.

ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR CENTER 10 South Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000. ”Picasso Art & Arena,” an exhibit showcasing 39 pieces of Pablo Picasso’s work from the Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal in Málaga, Spain, is on display through May 11.

“Hanging with Picasso” features select works of St. Johns County students hanging alongside Picasso’s work through May. 11. artsalivestjohns.com STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 4, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. An exhibit featuring the works of abstract painters Michelle Armas, Denise Choppin, Christina Foard and Shawn Meharg, runs through Feb. 28.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 561-2146.

The gallery’s permanent collection features work from members Jim Smith, Mary Atwood, Joyce Gabiou, Terese Muller, Matthew Patterson, Charles Payne, Mary St. Germain and Mark Zimmerman. The collages of Louise Freshman Brown are on display through March.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine. The “Big Red Art Show” is an open-media, open-subject celebration of the color red. From abstract to realism, the works convey a range of moods and meanings with any variation of the color red. The juried show is on display through Feb. 24.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY OF ART 1 UNF Dr., Bldg. 2, Rm. 1001, Southside, 620-2534. “An Altering Role: Works by Cat Snapp & The Bump It Mafia,” a celebration of womanhood in printmaking that highlights the importance of camaraderie not just among women, but among artists of all backgrounds, is on display through Feb. 21. “Recent Acquisitions: Selections from the Wells Fargo Donation, Part 2” is on display through Feb. 21.

WATERWHEEL ART GALLERY 819 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-2535.

Photographer Stephan R. Leimberg’s exhibit, “The Amelia Flora and Fauna Series,” continues through Feb. 22. waterwheelartandframing.com WHITE PEONY 216 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 819-9770. This gallery boutique features a variety of handcrafted jewelry, wearable art and recycled/upcycled items.

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BROKEN HEARTSVILLE The fifth annual Anti-Valentine’s Day party for local singles is held 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Maverick’s at The Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown. 356-1110.

PRO BULL RIDERS TOUR Professional bull riders compete 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets start at $10. (800) 745-3000. jaxevents.com MODEL TRAIN & RAILROAD ARTIFACT SHOW The 35th annual show and sale is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville. Admission is $7; kids younger than 12 are admitted free. Model rail items past and present are displayed. (386) 736-8185.

SINGING VALENTINES Big Orange Chorus, a men’s acappella singing organization, offers singing Valentines on Feb. 14. For $60, a quartet from the Big Orange sings two romantic ballads and presents a long-stemmed red rose, candy and a personalized card. You can specify morning, afternoon or evening delivery.

355-7464. bigorangechorus.com AN EVENING IN PARIS This fundraiser is held 6-9 p.m. Feb. 16 at Plaza Café, Haskell Building, 111 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Food and wine, a travelogue by award-winning photographer Mary Atwood, live music and a silent auction are featured. Tickets are $30.

Proceeds benefit The Art Center Cooperative. 355-1757. tacjacksonville.org FAMILY CULTURAL DAY A cultural celebration of “Our Roots, Our History” is held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Vocal, spoken word, musical and dance performances in support of the exhibit, “RACE: Are We So Different?” are featured. Artists include Morgan Williams Brown, Jim Sawgrass and musicians from First Coast Community School. 396-6674. themosh.org FRONT PORCH SERIES Mandarin Museum & Historical Society presents longtime Mandarin resident Billy Barwald 2-3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the museum, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin. Barwald discusses cattle drives from Loretto to Palm Valley.

268-0784. mandarinmuseum.net COSMIC CONCERTS Laser Magic 7 p.m., Laser Beatles 8 p.m., Laser U29 p.m. and Laser Led Zeppelin 10 p.m. Feb. 15 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Online tickets are $5. Saturday shows are held noon and 5 p.m. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org FARMERS & ARTS MARKET This market is held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sun. of the month at 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park. Everything is handmade or homegrown. Live entertainment, kids’ activities and food are featured. 264-2635. townoforangepark.com CHOCOLATE TOUR The tour departs 1:30 p.m. every Sat. through February from Old Town Trolley’s Welcome Center, 27 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Stops include Aviles Restaurant, Hilton Bayfront, Raintree Restaurant and San Sebastian Winery. Reservations are required; call 829-3800.

ST. JOHNS RIVER FARMERS MARKET Local produce, arts and crafts are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland.

347-8900.

FARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce is offered 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, San Marco. Family fun day is the third Sat. 607-9935.

ANCIENT OAKS ARTS & FARMERS MARKET An open-air farmers market, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 24 and every other Sun. at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road. 607-9935.

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POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB JAXUSA’s Jerry Mallot is the featured speaker 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 13 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Admission is $20 for members, with lunch; $25 for nonmembers, with lunch. 396-5559.

PEOPLES’ LAW SCHOOL St. Johns Legal Aid staff hold a free seminar, “Sealing & Expunging Criminal Records,” 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at Southeast Branch Library, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. 827-9921.

JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets 4 p.m. Feb. 21 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-7306. coj.net

BOOKS & WRITING

ST. JOHNS READS This year’s book is “The Yard” by Alex Grecian. A discussion is held 6:45 p.m. Feb. 14 at Anastasia Island Branch Library,

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Montreal midfielder Sanna Nyassi, shown vying for the ball with Colorado Rapids defender Hunter Freeman in a match in 2012, and the rest of the Impact face the Philadelphia Union Feb. 15 in the first Major League Soccer exhibition match played at EverBank Field in Downtown Jacksonville.

124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. Admission is free.

209-3730. Cane-Fu self-defense is discussed 11 a.m. Feb. 16 at Hastings branch, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, 827-6970. Author, speaker and forensic death investigator Kent Holloway, St. Johns County Medical Examiners’ Office, is featured 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 at Ponte Vedra branch, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra.

827-6950. sjcpls.org HENRY COLE Children’s author and illustrator Henry Cole talks about and sign copies of his new book, “Unspoken: A Story of the Underground Railroad,” 7 p.m. Feb 20 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. 241-9026.

ADULT BINGO FOR BOOKS Win new adult fiction and non-fiction books by playing Bingo at 11 a.m. Feb. 14 at Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra. Admission is free. 827-6950.

JAX YOUTH WRITERS Writers younger than 18 and their parents meet 7-8:45 p.m. on the fourth Thur. each month at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside. 742-7359.

FloridaYouthWriters.org

COMEDY

RONDELL SHERIDAN Funnyman Sheridan appears 8 p.m. Feb. 14, and 8 and 10 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets are $20. Comedy Zone All Stars 8 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20. 292-4242. comedyzone.com COMEDY CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE Brad Upton appears 8:34 p.m. Feb. 14, 8:04 p.m. Feb. 15 and 8:04 and 10:18 p.m. Feb. 16 at the new club, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside. Tickets range from $6-$25.

646-4277. jacksonvillecomedy.com THE GYPSY COMEDY CLUB Jodi White and Rick Carlton appear 8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 at 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 and $12. 461-8843.

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

KIDS & TWEENS BIRDING CRAFTS As part of Viva Florida 500 and the Great Backyard Bird Count, kids do bird-themed crafts 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. Admission is free. 209-3730.

BREAST CANCER MARATHON The sixth annual 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is held at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 17. A marathon, half-marathon and relay are featured.

All proceeds benefit breast cancer research and care. breastcancermarathon.com GROWING A GARDEN FROM SEED St. Johns County master gardener Shirley Barber discusses seed gardens 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 15 at Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra. 209-0430.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER The Philadelphia Union plays Montreal Impact 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 at EverBank Field, in the Sports Complex Downtown.

Tickets start at $15. ticketmaster.com LACROSSE CLASSIC The Lacrosse Classic features Penn State vs. Denver at 1 p.m. and Ohio State vs. Jacksonville University at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 17 at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Drive, downtown.

Tickets range from $25.90-$42.50. 633-6100.

TALBOT ISLANDS LAWN BOWLING Join a park ranger on the green for outdoor games 2 p.m.

Feb. 16 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. Admission is free. 251-2320.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

LGBT WORSHIP SERVICES Services are held 10:30 a.m. every Sun. at First Coast Metropolitan Community Church, 2915 C.R. 214, St. Augustine. 824-2802.

JEWISH ETHICS COURSE The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute offers the course “Living with Integrity: Navigating Everyday Ethical Dilemmas,” conducted by Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky of Chabad @ the Beaches. Sessions are held 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 20, 27 and March 6 at The Aaron & Blanche Scharf Chabad Center, 521 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. The course challenges students to articulate their opinions, while providing practical Talmudic wisdom to help navigate through life’s ethical challenges. All JLI courses are open to the public; you needn’t be affiliated with any house of worship. 543-9301. myJLI.com OLD TIME JAM Mountain-type folk music is played 7 p.m. every Tue. at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown. Open to players of all skill levels. Admission is free. facebook.com/ JacksonvilleOldTimeJam

CLASSES & GROUPS

MEMORY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Learn simple strategies that focus on cognitive stimulation, education and socialization. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. 729-9535.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 12-Step meetings 7 p.m. every Thur. at Christian Family Chapel, Bldg. D, 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville.

269-8010.

COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS Six-week martial arts classes for men and women are offered 7-8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4083 Sunbeam Road, Southside. The fee is $40 a month, which includes access to fitness center. 343-6298.

YOUNG SURVIVORS Young Survivors Group (diagnosed with cancer at a young age) meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Mon. each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave. 722-3000 ext. 224 or email mail@womenscenterofjax.org FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. each month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin. Bring a mat. 287-0452.

MARINE VETERANS GROUP The Oldest City Detachment 383 gathers 7 p.m. on first Tue. of the month at Elks Lodge 829, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine.

461-0139. mclfl383.org VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers 7 p.m. the first Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Southside. 419-8821.

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The layered short rib lasagna is generously topped with mozzarella and parsley. Photos: Caron Streibich

A Worldly Appetite

Make room for big portions of Greek, Italian and Cajun EVA’S GRILL & BAR 610 S. Third St., Jacksonville Beach 372-9484, facebook.com/evasgrillandbar

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n an unassuming spot on South Third Street in Jax Beach sits Eva’s Grill & Bar. Home to several restaurants over the years, the building’s interior feels dated and plain, but small windows lend a few rays of natural sunlight. It’s spacious and kid-friendly, and would work well for larger parties.

Owner Chris Wright, along with his father William, opened Eva’s in early 2012. Many of the recipes are passed down from Chris’ mother, Eva. (He also has a daughter named Eva.) The menu includes Greek, Italian and Cajun dishes, but Eva’s is traditional in its approach, not a fusion of cuisines or flavors.

Everything is homemade-style, except the hamburger buns and soda rolls.

My items were plated nicely, and I noticed the portions are quite generous and prices are fair. I see many take-out boxes in my future.

I started with an Italian panzanella salad: a bountiful plate of arugula, mixed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, red onion and herbed croutons, tossed with a flavorful housemade white balsamic vinaigrette. The salad was fresh and the flavors blended nicely.

Several small plates are available, including a Greek meze platter with spinach and feta pastries (spanakopita), fresh mint and feta pastries (tiropita), Greek salad and stuffed grape leaves (dolmades). The table next to ours had one, and my stomach growled with envy.

Feeling adventurous, I tried the beef short rib lasagna. Warm gooey mozzarella generously covered a tower of alternating

lasagna noodles, ricotta, spinach, fontina and braised beef, surrounded by a mote of homemade marina sauce. I expected the dish to be heavy, but it wasn’t. The sauce had a lot of flavor. I’m eager to try the calzones and pizzas next time.

Wanting to sample each culture represented on the menu, I ordered the cochon de lait, a French-sounding term with Cajun roots. The slow-roasted, seasoned pork was accompanied by buttery housemade mashed potatoes, garlic sautéed spinach and a sea of au jus. The pork was tender, moist and packed with flavor. Again, a huge portion — lunch for me the next day.

Loosening my belt a bit, we rounded out the meal with a dessert platter featuring Italian and Greek items: tiramisu, baklava and chocolate chip cannoli. The cannoli, with its crunchy shell and creamy smooth filling, was the standout; the other two weren’t memorable.

Word on the street is that Eva’s one-thirdpound burger, crafted with a proprietary blend of brisket, sirloin and chuck, then topped with a remoulade dressing, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, is a favorite among regulars.

Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, Eva’s offers a happy hour 3-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday with twofor-one draft beer, house wine or well liquors.

Come thirsty and hungry.

The panzanella salad’s great mix of items and homemade white balsamic vinaigrette set it apart.

Save room for for dessert: homemade-style cannoli.

The shell’s perfectly crunchy and the inside is creamy, folded with chocolate chips.

Caron Streibich Folio Weekly’s Bite Club Host biteclub@folioweekly.com

Dining

DINING GUIDE KEY

Average Entrée Cost: $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8-$14 $$$ = $15-$22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW=Beer, Wine FB=Full Bar CM=Children’s Menu TO=Take Out B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner F = Folio Weekly distribution point

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

BARBARA JEAN’S RESTAURANT See Ponte Vedra. 960030 Gateway Blvd. 277-3700. $$-$$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks Harbor Marina. Daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials.

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The brand-new fine dining restaurant offers Dover sole, Maine lobster, steaks and seafood, served in an upscale atmosphere by an attentive waitstaff. FB. D, nightly. 802 Ash St. 310-6049. $$$$ FLORIDA HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT Southern-style fare features fried chicken, shrimp ’n’ grits, burgers and salads, served in this 1850s house in the historic district. CM. FB. L, Thur.-Sun. 22 S. Third St. 491-7251. $$ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas.

Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL Owner Jon Walker F Owners John and Bretta Walker offer sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ F Favorite items include a pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a casual, laidback atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F The casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, and hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Teppanyaki masters create your meal. 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F Innovative lunch menu offers po’boys, seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., Br. Sun. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, offering specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery and juice bar offers an extensive menu offers vegetarian, vegan items.

Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family

restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PLAE *Bite Club Certified! The cozy venue offers an innovative, PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Spa & Shops. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax ’12 winner. Elegant dining features a menu offering local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL Chef T.J. Pelletier F The cozy new spot offers waterfront views. Local seafood and produce create signature dishes, like broiled oysters and oyster po’boys. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

12 N. Front St. 277-3811. $$-$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck.

Fresh fish, shrimp, steaks and nightly specials. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK F The casual seafood place features local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

The favorite local spot serves grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

Gypsy Cab Company’s neon lights, deco colors and eclectic cuisine have been attracting locals and visitors for decades, on Anastasia Boulevard in St. Augustine. Photo: Walter Coker

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years.

Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GREEN MAN GOURMET F Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2012 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR New at Shoppes of Avondale. See Riverside. Sake, BW. L & D, daily.

3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ ANCIENT CITY SUBS F Locally owned-and-operated

by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, the St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop serves gourmet subs – toasted, pressed or cold – and salads. CM, TO. Mon.-Sat. 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207 (at Baymeadows). 446-9988. $ BOWL OF PHO The new spot’s varied menu of Vietnamese and Thai dishes has authentic ingredients, prepared fresh, including egg rolls, grilled pork and chicken, lotus root salad, and salted fish fried rice. Boba is also served. L & D, daily.

9902 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-4455. $$ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned&-operated NYC-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs.

Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ INDIA’S RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F Best of Jax winner. All over town, Larry’s piles ’em high and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s have B & W and/or breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE *Bite Club Certified! F The Lebanese restaurant has authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine, like fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese. Gourmet desserts. L & D, Tue.Sun. TO. 2111 University Blvd. N. 800-2102. $ THE STEAKHOUSE @ GOLD CLUB Chef Gregg Rothang F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The Steakhouse offers daily lunch and dinner specials, wings, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steaks and seafood; happy hour buffets Thur. and Fri. FB. L & D, daily. 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr. 645-5500. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Friendly service in a nautical setting. Fresh fish, oysters, clams, specialty pastas.

BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Sq. Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

BAGEL LOVE F This spot serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads, gluten-free baked goods, freshsqueezed orange juice. CM. B & L, daily. 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121. 634-7253. $ BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, espresso, cappuccino. Daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR F Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere.

Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH CAFE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Authentic Middle Eastern dishes – ryders, a variety of pita choices and wraps – are served in a friendly atmosphere. Hookahs available. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun.,

BAYMEADOWS

vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE *Bite Club Certified! Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. Signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye.

Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Intracoastal West. 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. $ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. L & D, daily. 8133 Point Meadows Dr. 519-0509. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Al’s has been serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones, salads and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Subs are made-to-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BAGEL WORLD F Best of Jax. Cozy spot has a breakfast special (eggs, ham & cheese) and a variety of cream cheese, coffee, juice. B & L, daily. 2202 S. Third St. 246-9988. $ THE BEACH RESTAURANT F Shrimp, fresh fish, chicken, burgers, burritos, Chicago-style pizza are served at this new oceanfront place. L & D, daily. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ BEACHES WINGS & GRILL F New casual sportsbar serves wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps. Kids eat free Mon. FB, CM. L & D daily. 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107. 853-5004. $$ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F Full fresh seafood market has seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoor or out. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes, barbecue. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. $ BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE F The spot has fresh, locally roasted Costa Rican organic coffee, espresso, fresh-bakedin-house muffins, breads, scones, cakes. Vegan options available. CM. B, L, Br., daily. 235 Eighth Ave. S. 241-2211. $ BUDDHA THAI BISTRO F Buddha Thai Bistro serves an authentic Thai menu offering dishes made with fresh ingredients, using tried-and-true recipes. Curries, kra pow,

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prix pow and Kalua ribs. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

The Gallery’s kid sister is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and killer cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

249-9595. $$ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Gastropub fare includes soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Innovative craft beers made onsite. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun.; D, nightly. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFE F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ EVA’S GRILL & BAR Locally owned eatery Eva’s serves a varied menu of Greek, Italian, French, Cajun/Creole and Old Southern-style cuisine, made from all original, classic recipes. CM. FB. L & D, Tue.-Fri.; D, Sat. 610 S. Third St. 372-9484. $$ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ IRISH PUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Call for byFLY’S edTIE Checked

by Sales Rep ss hours and menu. D, Thur.-Sat.; L, Sat.; Br., Sun. 177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach. 246-4293. $$ HOT DOG HUT F All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-3641. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30-plus beers on tap.

FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MAMBO’S CUBAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Authentic Cuban cuisine, including ropa vieja, picadillo and lechon asada … and mojitos. FB, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 311 N. Third St., Ste. 103. 853-6360. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco.

1534 Third St. N. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years.

Gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar, like pulled pork, Texas brisket, slow-cooked ribs.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s Uncle has been serving locals and visitors pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NEW SIAM THAI & WINE This new restaurant serves authentic Thai fare, including pad Thai, prog pow and ram Thai delight, along with an extensive wine selection. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, daily. 798 S. Third St. 372-4328. $$ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Chef O’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the waterfront tiki deck. FB, CM. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd.

247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach.

372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2012 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F American gastropub offers 50-plus beers, craft and area selections. Gourmet burgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches

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Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS F Locally owned and operated. Creative tapas selections: warm prosciutto dates, balsamic glaze; pork & black bean empanadas, salsa fresco.

200+ wines, 15 rotating draft microbrew beers. D, Mon.-Sat. 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach. 372-0052. $-$$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp.

Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily.

1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, wings, steak, prime rib and surf n turf. L & D, daily. FB. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Riverside. 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0906. $ SUN DELI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Classic deli fare and a build-your-own menu: corned beef, salami, pastrami, turkey and liverwurst, and signature creations like the Radical Side.

1101 S. Third St. Mon.-Sat. 270-1040. $ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This innovative casual place has moved down the street to the former Homestead site – but it’s still serving fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, plus fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp, and tacos: royale, brisket and verde chicken. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Daily.

320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Continental cuisine features fresh fish, lobster, crab, chops, Midwestern beef. Signature dishes include chef’s tuna, Benny’s crab cake, rack of lamb.

Dine inside or on the riverview patio. CM, FB. L & D daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175. 301-1014. $$$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX Located in the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CASA DORA ITALIAN RESTAURANT F For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Chef Sam Hamidi have served genuine Italian fare: veal, ribeye steaks, seafood, pizza, sandwiches.

Homemade-style salad dressing is a specialty. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. 108 E. Forsyth St. 356-8282. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE This casual spot serves an authentic Caribbean lunch buffet as well as a variety of favorite dishes inspired by the Islands. Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $$ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Best of Jax 2012 winner. Casual dining with an uptown Irish flair. Fish & chips, Guinness beef stew, black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar.

FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, entrées.

In Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY American cuisine includes a breakfast buffet, made-to-order omelet station, a la carte items. Signature entrees: grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood, steaks. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coast Line Dr. 634-4540. $$$ ZODIAC GRILL F This spot serves busy Downtowners a variety of Mediterranean cuisine choices and American favorites, as well as a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, Mon.Fri. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ TAPS BAR & GRILL F See Julington. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145. 278-9421. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, offers AYCE freshwater catfish.

Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Get there by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220.

269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION Owner/Chef Vithoon Khamchareon The new restaurant offers a menu of authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and a variety of traditional curry dishes.

Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40.

374-0161. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New Yorkstyle pizza, Italian pastas, desserts; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CASTILLO DE MEXICO F The authentic, extensive menu includes a weekday lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square. 998-7006. $$ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ EL RANCHITO F Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily.

14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. Buffet features familiar faves. B, L & D, daily. 14035 Beach Blvd. 992-9294. $ GUMBO YAYA’S This locally owned casual restaurant offers New Orleans/Cajun-style fare, including a variety of po’boys, muffuletta, jambalaya, gumbo and beignets. Low country crab and shrimp boil on weekends; prepared items to go, too. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 101. 223-0202. $$ iPHO This new, family-owned spot offers curry dishes, noodle bowls and rare beef salad. Everything’s homemade-style. L & D, Thur.-Tue. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1. 330-0309. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE European cuisine: lamb, beef, chicken dishes, pizza, wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks.

CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MAMBO’S CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA Popular spot offers a variety of dishes with an authentic Cuban taste: tostones, empanadas, palomilla, pollo al ajillo, lechon asado, zarzuela de Mariscos, plus wraps, pizzas, sandwiches, baked goods.

L & D, daily. 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9. 374-2046. $$ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

This casual spot has been serving a variety of hot dogs since 1968. Toppings include onion sauce, chili, slaw and sauerkraut. Personal pizzas, fries and drinks, too. CM. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3. 551-3661. $ SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Authentic, fresh Mexican fare prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients.

Daily specials. Dine indoors or on the large patio outside. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 992-8402. $$$ SHANE’S RIB SHACK Shane’s serves Southern barbecue: ribs, chopped pork, beef brisket, chicken tenders – all made fresh daily. Sides, too. CM. L & D, daily. 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1. 992-0130. $$ THAI ORCHID Authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, curry dishes and rice dishes.

BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102.

287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ TAPS BAR & GRILL F Taps’ chefs prepare every dish: beef,

Dining GRILL ME! A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE FOOD BIZ

NAME: Guy Boonsanong RESTAURANT: Buddha Thai Bistro, 301 10th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach (off Third Street) BIRTHPLACE: Bangkok, Thailand YEARS IN THE BIZ: I grew up in the biz.

FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Healthful Thai FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Coconut oil. Everyone should add this delightful health food to their diet.

IDEAL MEAL: Breakfast: Fresh hargow, chive dumpling and shu mai; Lunch: Chicken & waffles; Dinner: Spicy basil pork with a fried egg over jasmine rice.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: An obscene amount of wasabi in my coffee.

INSIDER’S SECRET: Never blindly follow a recipe! The best tool in your kitychen is your mouth.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Vegan Black Metal Chef CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Spicy until I cry!

chicken and shrimp, with the freshest ingredients. Large selection of premium beers on tap. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Johns. 819-1554. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F With four locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ ANATOLIA GRILL & BAR F This Turkish restaurant serves authentic Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, including flatbreads, calzones, pasta dishes, shishkabobs, seafood, wraps, salads.

Musakka, falafel and lamb shank are house specialties. BW. CM. L & D, daily. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 329-1336. $$ AW SHUCKS The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE F Authentic Brazilian dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon) is served every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Family-owned, Enza’s offers fine Italian dining, featuring veal and seafood dishes. Daily specials. FB, CM, TO. D, Tue.-Sun. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing. 268-4458. $$$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd.

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL See Intracoastal. 11470 San Jose.

886-9699.

HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS F American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ LEGRAND’S THE STEAK & SEAFOOD PLACE F Locally owned and operated, LeGrand’s offers aged beef cured onsite in the dry aging room and cut in-house, as well as seafood, chicken and a variety of sides. FB, CM. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 11290 Old St. Augustine Rd. 268-3663. $$$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA See Orange Park. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Outback Plaza. 503-2230. $$ RACK ’EM UP SPORTS BAR This cigar & hookah lounge offers bar food and more than 200 beers, imported and domestic. D, nightly. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 262-4030. $ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL F Casual, family-friendly eatery has pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q F Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sportsthemed family place has served wings, ribs, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

582 Blanding Blvd. 272-0755. $ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a hit. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR Family-owned-and-operated.

Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella.

Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches, popular lunches. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Authentic traditional Thai fare made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty items include crispy duck, pra-ram, pad Thai, seafood. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. & Sun. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. Open daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine: fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! Chef Brett Smith’s global cuisine is seasonal and local. Selections include prime steaks, New York strip, lamb and lobster Napoleon. FB, CM. D, nightly. 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott. 285-7777. $$$ BARBARA JEAN’S RESTAURANT Made-from-scratch, homestyle Southern fare features local seafood – especially crab cakes and she-crab soup. Meat loaf, pot roast, sandwiches and salads, too. L & D, daily. B, L & D, Sat. & Sun. FB, CM. 15 S. Roscoe Blvd. 280-7522. $$-$$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily. 880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine: fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or out on the terrace.

L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ MULLIGAN’S PUB F The Irish gastropub at Hilton Garden Inn offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. FB. D, daily.

45 PGA Tour Blvd. 280-1661. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP This intimate restaurant, owned by the Groshells, is the real deal – local seafood served by a professional crew, right on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Popular items are the shrimp & grits, blackened mahi with tasso gravy and bread pudding. BW. CM. L & D, Tue.-Sun.; D, nightly. 299 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-3200. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks include Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch; fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ TABLE 1 The upscale, casual restaurant has a variety of items, from appetizers to entrées to salads, as well as a wine bar featuring an extensive list of wines by the glass. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT Orsay’s sister restaurant serves new American favorites with a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. FB. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 1534 Oak St. 355-3793. $$$ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Chef Adam Burnett F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Bold Bean offers artisan-crafted, smallbatch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, and craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2.

855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery offers pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews served in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Sun. Br. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ COZY TEA CAFE It’s moved down a few spots, and is again serving weekend Indian dinners, along with weekday lunches. 1023 Park St. 329-3964. $$ DERBY ON PARK New owners, new space and new menu.

Dine indoors or out. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; Br. Sun. 1068 Park St. 379-3343. $$ EDGEWOOD BAKERY F Best of Jax 2012 winner. For nearly 65 years, the espresso and pastry café has served fresh breakfast pastries, petit fours and pies, sandwiches, smoothies and soups. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill. 389-8054. $

EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Supervisor Nicole Gurgiolo F Organic and natural market with juice & smoothie bar. Wide selection of organic produce, gourmet cheeses, humanely raised meats.

Grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day.

655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas, gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 128. 900-1955. $ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-nchips – plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily.

CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PELE’S WOOD FIRE At this innovative restaurant, Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern (Hawaiian!) twist. CM, FB, TO. L & D, daily; Br., weekend. 2665 Park St. 232-8545. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE Traditional Italian fare with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily. Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ THE SALTY FIG This brand-new Southern gastropub offers New American Southern fare, including shrimp & grits and bourbon fig glazed quail, made with locally sourced produce, meats, seafood. An extensive beer selection includes 10 local drafts. FB. L & D, daily. 901 King St. 337-0146. $$-$$$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

This casual place offers good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt – hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, vegetarian, vegan dishes. Take-out fresh/frozen soups. L & D, daily. 1526 King St. 387-9394. $ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, California roll).

BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ F A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TAPA THAT This place puts a modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, using locally/organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 820 Lomax St. 376-9911. $$ 13 GYPSIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. The intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day and coconut mango curry chicken. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 887 Stockton St. 389-0330. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ TRES LECHES Owner/Chef Irene Mattos-Sweda F The bakery and café offers quiches, arepas, empanadas, cachitos, eggplant lasagna, omelets, sandwiches, as well as specialty desserts, including cakes, pies, tarts and coffee cakes, served in a casual atmosphere.

B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6. 551-4375. $$

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A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AL’S PIZZA F New location offering a balcony view overlooking Matanzas Bay. See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily.

1 St. George St. 824-4383. $ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE Irish bar and pub in historic district has burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, bangers & mash. BW. L & D, daily. 48 Spanish St. 547-2023. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30-plus years, this family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive.

824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes are served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza.

547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE F Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats & cheeses, salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR *Bite Club Certified! Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts, light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. 3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE F Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily.

8 Granada St. 824-7898. $ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB & SEAFOOD HOUSE F This pub, just south of the old fort, offers burgers, traditional pub fare, seafood and a raw bar, along with signature dishes including steak O’Shay’s, Dubliner chicken and Irish Benedict. CM. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. & Sun. 20 Avenida Menendez. 810-1923. $$$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Aug institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ MOJO OLD CITY BBQ F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. FB. L & D, daily. 5 Cordova St. 342-5264. $$ MOJO’S TACOS F This cozy, casual spot serves doubledecker tacos, burritos and salads; they’re known for fresh mahi and shrimp tacos. Beer. L & D, daily. 551 Anastasia Blvd. 829-1665. $ PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Fresh, artfully crafted sushi, sashimi and classic rolls. Best Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi – Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Traditional dishes, too.

Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111.

808-1818. $$-$$$ PIZZALLEY’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Fresh, prepared onsite, gourmet pizza is offered by the pie or the slice at this restaurant in the historic district. Hot subs, wings and salads, too. L & D, daily. BW. 117 St. George St. 825-2627. $$ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes – all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ RAINTREE In a Victorian home, Raintree offers fare with contemporary and traditional international influences.

Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$

SARA’S CREPE CAFE Crêpes, both traditional European style and with innovative twists, are served along with Belgian waffles in the historic district. Dine indoors or out in the open-air courtyard. B, L & D, daily. 100 St. George St. 810-5800. $$ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterranean-influenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood.

Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$ YOGURT MOTION This brand-new spot offers a healthful, nutritional cool treat in a non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors. Open daily. 163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102.

610-2220. $

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S. 461-0102. $$ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-7332. $$$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access). 461-1077. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck.

Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily.

4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd. 471-3424. $ ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.-Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6. 461-1250. $$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE Fresh seafood, chicken, flame-grilled steaks and hand-crafted tropical drinks made with flavorful ingredients inspired by the Caribbean. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10205 River Coast Dr. 646-1031. $$$ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Burgers are made with fresh ground beef; wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, and third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts. 4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $

Dining

Shrimp-and-grits, pasta du jour, lobster macaroni-and-cheese and daily specials grace the menu at Café Nola, inside MOCA on Hemming Plaza in Downtown Jacksonville. Photo: Walter Coker P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef and lamb dishes, plus vegetarian plates and gluten-free selections. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 137. 641-3392. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F New location. See Riverside. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119.

996-2288. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$

SAN JOSE

ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches.

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Pulled pork, brisket and North Carolina-style barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Authentic Thai cuisine at Basil Thai includes pad Thai, a variety of curry dishes and sushi, served in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ bb’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F The varied menu features French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Dine indoors or out. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily.

1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO Best of Jax 2012 winner. Wine by the glass. The

innovative tapas-style menu at The Grotto offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta and chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified! F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients.

Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie and Greek salad, along with daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE Dino F All of the Pizza Palace locations feature a variety of homemade dishes made from Mama’s awardwinning recipes, including spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas and coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt and granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Ruth’s serves Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd.

396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd.

398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip.

FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining – fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street

eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes are served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd.

398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. See St. Johns Town Ctr. 9039 Southside Blvd. 538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER F Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786.

7159 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 337-0007. $ GREEK ISLES CAFE Authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs.

Homemade breads, desserts. House specialties are eggs benedict and baklava. BW, CM., TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 116. 564-2290. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F Since 1975 serving house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies, vegetarian choices for specialty pizzas, hoagies, calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Ct. 997-1955. $ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ See Riverside. 10771 Beach Blvd. 996-7900. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Serving sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu and soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., Tinseltown. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This gastropub serves Southern-style fare; dishes pair with international wines and beers, including a selection of craft , IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ 360° GRILL F Latitude 30’s 360° Grill serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TASTE FOOD STUDIO TASTE specializes in high-end, higher quality, scratch-made fare, creating upscale dishes with a TASTEfully new twist on global cuisine and American favorites. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Rd. 415-2992. $$$ TAVERNA YAMAS Best of Jax 2012 winner. *Bite Club

Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven – the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Calzones, soups, salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses, Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ TOSSGREEN F The new “fast-casual” restaurant has custom salads, burritos or burrito bowls with fresh ingredients: fruits, vegetables, 100% natural chicken breast, sirloin, shrimp, tofu, nuts, cheeses, dressings, sauces, salsas. Popular items include Sunshine Shrimp and Chopped Royale. Frozen yogurt, too. CM. L & D, daily. 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12. 619-4356. $ URBAN ORGANICS Local organic co-op has seasonal fresh organic produce. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WATAMI ASIAN FUSION F AYCE sushi, as well as teppanyaki grill items. Rolls include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Serving teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake.

L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves is served; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace.

751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. See St. Johns Town Ctr. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

7043 Normandy Blvd. 378-3688. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily.

7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts.

CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Intracoastal West. 840 Nautica Dr., River City Marketplace, Ste. 125.

751-6006. $ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THE SAVANNAH BISTRO F The varied menu features Mediterranean and French-inspired Low Country fare including crab cakes, New York strip steak, she crab soup and mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. Crowne Plaza Airport. 741-4404. $-$$$ THREE LAYERS CAFE F This cozy place serves lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ UPTOWN MARKET *Bite Club Certified! F At corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Call for schedule.

4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLACK HORSE WINERY 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 2-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30 p.m. every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 THE GIFTED CORK Daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GROTTO 6 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 OCEAN 60 6 p.m. every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m. every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Afrikaner author Laurens van der Post tells of a conversation between psychologist Carl Jung and Pueblo Indian chief Ochwiay Biano. Jung asked Biano his views about white people. “White people must be crazy because they think with their heads,” said the chief, “and it is well-known that only crazy people do that.”

Jung asked him what the alternative was. Biano said his people think with their hearts. That’s your assignment for the week ahead: Think with your heart – especially when it comes to love. For extra credit, you should feel with your head – especially when it comes to love. Happy Valentine Daze!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ever sent a torrent of smart, elegant love messages to a person you wanted to get closer to? Now’s an excellent time to try it. Ever scoured the depths of your psyche for unconscious attitudes or bad habits obstructing your ability to enjoy the kind of intimacy you long for? I highly recommend that right now. Ever crusaded to make yourself even more interesting and exciting than you already are? Do so. Raise your irresistibility! Happy Valentine Daze!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Happy Valentine Daze! After careful meditation about what may purify and supercharge your love life, I’m suggesting what not to do. Some lines from Kim Addonizio’s poem “Forms of Love.” Don’t say them aloud. 1. “I love how emotionally unavailable you are.” 2.

“I love you and feel a powerful spiritual connection to you, even though we’ve never met.” 3. “I love your pain, it’s so competitive.” 4. “I love you as long as you love me back.”

5. “I love you when you’re not getting drunk and stupid.”

6. “I love it when you tie me up with ropes using the knots you learned in Boy Scouts, and when you do the stoned Dennis Hopper rap from ‘Apocalypse Now’!”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): This Valentine season, consider an experiment like this: Go to the soulful ally you want to be closer to and take off at least some of your masks. Drop your pretenses.

Shed emotional armor and psychological crutches. Take a chance on getting as psychologically and spiritually naked as you’ve ever dared. Are you brave enough to reveal core truths beneath convenient, expired and pretend truths?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Sex is a substitute for God,” says writer Cathryn Michon. “When we desire another human being sexually, we are really only trying to fill our longing for ecstasy and union with the infinite.” I agree, and you may, too, after this week. Erotic encounters have a better chance of connecting you to the Sublime Cosmic YumYum. If you can’t find a worthy collaborator to accomplish this miraculous feat, fantasize about one. You need and deserve spiritual rapture. Happy Valentine Daze!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ve done exemplary work on your relationship with yourself. You’ve half-convinced your inner critic to shut the frack up unless it has a big wisdom to tell.

You’ve done a small but inspired dose of healing for your psyche’s wounded part, and you’ve gently exposed a selfdeception that was wreaking quiet havoc. These efforts make you extra sexy and charismatic next week, but it’s a subtle kind only the most emotionally intelligent people recognize. Don’t expect to get attention from pseudo jerks with beautiful exteriors. Happy Valentine Daze 42 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | FEBRUARY 13-19, 2013

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The days ahead may be an animalistic time for you — in the best sense. You generate lots of favorable responses from the universe if you honor that part of you best described as a beautiful beast. Learn fun new truths about your instinctual nature. Explore your primal urges’ mysteries. What can you decipher about your body’s secret language? Be alert for and receptive to the beautiful beast in others. Happy Valentine Daze!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): For French Scorpio poet Paul Valéry, swimming had an erotic quality. He described it as fornication avec l’onde, which can be translated as “fornicating with the waves.” Your assignment for Valentine season?

Identify at least three activities like sex but not exactly sex, then do them with glee and abandon. Why? To educate and cultivate your libido, encourage your kundalini to branch out as it intensifies and expands lust for life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This Valentine season, meditate on the relentlessness of your yearning for love.

Recognize that your eternal longing won’t leave you in peace. Accept that it’ll forever delight, torment, inspire and bewilder you – whether you’re alone or in the throes of a complicated relationship. Understand that desire for love keeps on, making you slightly off-balance, pushing you to constantly revise ideas about who you are. Read this by poet Rilke; claim it as your own: “My blood is alive with many voices that tell me I am made of longing.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): According to physicists Yong Mao and Thomas Fink, you can tie a necktie in 85 kinds of knots, but only 13 of actually look good. Apply that way of thinking to most of what you do next week. Total success eludes you if you settle on functional solutions not aesthetically pleasing. Make sure beauty and usefulness are thoroughly interwoven. It’s especially true regarding your love life and close relationships. Togetherness needs a strong dose of lyrical pragmatism. Happy Valentine Daze!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “All these years I’ve been searching for an impossible love,” said French writer Marguerite Duras late in life. The novels and films she created reflect that. Her fictional characters are often engaged in obsessive quests for an ideal romance to let them to express passion perfectly and fulfill longing completely. Meanwhile, their real-world relationships suffer, even as their starry-eyed aspirations stay forever frustrated. Celebrate this Valentine season – take a vow of renunciation. Summon the courage to forswear Duras’s doomed approach to love.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): To avoid being hacked, computer tech experts advise strong, hard-to-guess passwords for online accounts. Among the worst choices to protect your security are “123456,” “iloveyou,” “qwerty” and, of course, “password.” Judging by current astrological omens, you should have a similar approach to your whole life in the days ahead. It’s important to be picky about who you let in your heart, mind and soul. Make sure only the most trustworthy and sensitive folks gain access. Your metaphorical password? Something like this: m*y#s@t&e?r%y.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

TALL DARK AND GORGEOUS IN WALMART Me: Curvy brunette; grey pants/black shirt. You: Tall, dark, gorgeous; jeans, green T-shirt. We locked eyes by the paints; I realized you were behind me at checkout! I said a prayer that you’d catch up outside, but you disappeared! You took my breath away with chocolate skin tone, manly presence.

Be my Valentine? When: Jan. 28. Where: Walmart @ Beach/ Hodges. #1188-0213.

MONARCH OF THE SEAS We were on a Bahamas cruise together on the Monarch of the Seas, Jan. 14-18. We talked at Windjammer Café, met again on a Nassau street. You were with traveling companion.

I wanted to know you better; there wasn’t time/opportunity!

ISU with cool tattoos at the pool! I’m from Arlington, VA; like to connect. When: Jan. 14-18. Where: Monarch of the Seas cruise. #1187-0213 HEY K I saw you dancing alone like you meant it. Your red hair was so beautiful. You looked at me a few times, my heart felt alive. I was the dark-haired gentleman drinking a New Castle.

Let’s do this again. Every Thursday. When: Jan. 30. Where: Birdies. #1186-0213 YOU DON’T CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY ISU at Roosevelt Publix shopping with a little girl. I overheard you tell her you didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. It made me a little sad. If you’re upset, I wish you wouldn’t be. You’re a pretty lady; you seem like a nice mom, too. I just wanted you to know that. When: Jan. 23. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt. #1383-0206 BLONDE STUD AT MARY’S You: Teal T-shirt and white sunglasses; hot chick with a birthday party crowd. Me: Sitting in the corner behind you with my girls. I was too shy to interrupt but maybe grab a drink and show at Mary’s soon?? When: Jan. 26. Where: Hamburger Mary’s. #1384-0206 SEXY MALE WITH A BROKEN WING ISU leaving weekly physical therapy appointment. You: Taller, grayish hair, driving a truck. Black sling on right arm/shoulder. I watch you come and go through my office window. Single? Love to meet for coffee or happy hour one day. Me: 30-ish, petite brunette, shapely. Admiring you from afar... When: Jan. 21, 23. Where: 5 Star Therapy. #1385-0206 RIDING YOUR MTB ON PHILIPS HWY. I was stuck in traffic and we kept passing each other, me in an SUV and you on a sweet hardtail Specialized mountain bike. I like your daring in riding down Philips Highway in rush hour. You obviously live dangerously. Bike ride sometime?

When: Jan. 22. Where: Philips Hwy. #1182-0130 SECURITY CHECK-IN Long, dark hair, blue jeans, many bags. Beautiful face and smile. Think French speaking. Would love to talk.

Disappointed I didn’t see you again. When: Jan. 13. Where: Geneva Airport. #1181-0130

D.R. 4 EVER 2008 I saw you in your snap on truck. You are the love of my life.

When: January, 2013. Where: Southside. #1177-0116 MOONWALKING BY THE RIVER You: Beautiful blue-eyed blond dressed up like the Thriller video walking down by the river on Christmas day. Me: ’Stophee Davis’ trying to keep up with you and missing your angry mornings. Maybe you’ll let me be your breakfast king one last time? Omelets are waiting. When: Dec. 25. Where: San Marco. #1175-0109 CUTE CHEF You: Cute, short-haired, Spanish man with tattoo down one arm. Me: Leggy, long dark brown hair, with an hourglass body. I’ve jogged by your restaurant every afternoon and seen you a few times and wanted to tell you that though you are taken, you are SEXY. When: Oct. 2012. Where: Soups On @ Riverside. #1175-0109 GORGEOUS @ LSJH You: Stunning beautiful sandy blonde hair, lost trying to find the cafeteria for orientation. Me: Guy that helped you find your way and got you the packet of papers. Would love you to get lost again, in my arms? When: May 2012. Where: Lakeside Junior High. #1174-0109 YESTERDAY’S Open mic night on Thursday. You: Playing your guitar and singing the sweetest songs. Can’t get your voice out of my head! Me: Baby-faced nerd in the corner with too many pitchers deep to compliment you. You can serenade me any Thursday! When: Dec. 27. Where: Yesterday’s. #1173-0109 LIQUID COFFEE COURAGE I come in to your job for the joe, but stay hoping to catch your name. You: Bearded blue-eyed babe with a pony tail.

Me: Red-haired honey latte drinker, with a friend who chatted with you about squash soap. I wish I was bolder, but I’m a shy bean. When: Dec. 29. Where: Bold Bean. #1172-0109 SUN IS SHINING DOWN Looked across to see those beautiful eyes wishing for a new day to see those again as they once were. You are the one and will always be. How many more days can you hold out?

Let’s see those eyes again. When: Dec. 24. Where: Jerry’s. #1171-0109 GOOD LOOKIN’ AND BBQ COOKIN’ You: White coat, black sling backs, and a killer smile looking stylish while you ordered a 90% unsweet/10% sweet tea.

Ha. Me: Tall, curly and funny, with an extra jacket. We shared a laugh over a crazy bag lady. Maybe we can meet again for a 90/10? When: Dec. 14. Where: Bono’s @ Town Center. #1170-0109

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE & FOLIO WEEKLY We sat at the same table and you said you were cold. I let you borrow my jacket and you warmed up. We ended up doing a crossword puzzle together and had a really good time. Maybe do some more sometime? When: Dec. 28.

Where: Starbucks @ Southside & Atlantic. #1169-0109

COOL WHITE JEEP DRIVER Parked side by side at Marsh Landing Publix, did some groceries, met at the checkout lane. You were next to me again, and left at the same time. Your pants look adorable on you and I noticed you didn’t have a ring. Want to meet?

Can’t wait :) When: Dec. 2. Where: Publix @ Marsh Landing. #1164-1211

CAUGHT MY EYE AT NEW TOWN CENTER LOOP You: Tall, dark haired, thirty-something guy dining alone on Christmas Eve. Me: Meeting a friend for dinner. We exchanged glances, but nothing more. You’ve got me wondering. When: Dec. 23. Where: The Loop @ Town Center. #1159-0102

YOU GAVE ME DANCE LESSONS Me: Blonde, tall and boots. You: Plaid shirt and boots and doing the electric slide. We chit-chatted and you taught me some dance steps. How about a private lesson??? When: Dec. 1. Where: Crazy Horse. #1163-1211

I ASKED IF YOUR CAT WAS YOUR DRIVER We were filling up; I saw a cute orange cat behind the wheel.

You: Long blond hair, really cute smile. We wished each other a Merry Christmas before you left. Can’t get you off my mind.

I’d like to see you again in 2013. When: Dec. 23. Where: Gate Gas Station. #1158-0102

OWL EYES ON YOU You: Brunette working at Target. Me: Redhead in black glasses asking about Barnies coffee. Wish I would have had the courage to kiss you on the spot; maybe we will share a cup one morning. When: Nov. 27. Where: Target @ Beach & Hodges. #1162-1211

BLUE SMURF! You: Wearing a suit, with piercing, twinkling blue eyes. Me: Coral dress with my twin. I couldn’t tell you if I loved you the first moment I saw you, or if it was the second, third or fourth. But I remember the first moment I saw you walking toward me and realized the world seemed to vanish when I was with you. When: April 20. Where: Cummer Museum. #1168-1225

BEAUTIFUL BARBER I met you around this time and have loved you since. I know we had something special and hope you thought so, too. If you think you still have any spark left, please contact me through this service. We just both have to be the nice people we really are. When: 2008. Where: Riverside. #1161-1204

DAN DEACON CONCERT @ UNDERBELLY You: Comfortably dressed, short brunette. Me: Relatively tall, wearing a beanie and a gray shirt with cats on it. Made eye contact often during Grand Buffet; came close to being human tunnel buddies. Too out of my mind to introduce myself; seemed you were, too. Coffee when we’re back down to earth? When: Dec. 9. Where: Underbelly. #1167-1218 RETURNED MONEY I actually didn’t see you. When I returned from grocery shopping, you put a note in my window: “Found this by your door – guess it’s yours. Merry Christmas. :)” Inside was $40 that dropped from my pocket. Just when I thought there were no decent people left in the world, you restored my faith in humanity. Thank you. When: Dec. 8. Where: Publix @ Beach & San Pablo. #1165-1218 NY GIANT DECORATED CAR You: In a black car with 2 NY Giant decals on back window, front NY plate, NY head rest. Me: In white Hyundai Tiburon with NY front license plate cover, NY decal behind driver window. We exchanged grins of approval. Had to get to work; missed my chance. Maybe we can catch a G-men game.

When: Dec. 5. Where: I-95. #1165-1211

I HAVE, ALWAYS WILL At my friend’s playing video games like creepy kid. You stormed in, yelling. Your beauty, accent took my breath away. I whispered “keep talking.” You stared, smiled. Didn’t know what to do. I fall in love every day thinking about you, my soulmate. You: Beautiful black hair, sweet arm tattoo, beautiful eyes, smile. Me: Tattooed, Screwed Sailor. When: Oct. 17. Where: Florida Club Blvd. #1160-1204 SHORT BUT STUDLY EMT You: EMT working for Liberty, picking up my hospice patient.

Me: Blonde nurse who makes small talk with you. We’ve exchanged a few talks here and there but maybe coffee soon? When: Nov. 13. Where: Shands Hospital. #1159-1204 DUMB ME @ WINN-DIXIE We were in checkout line together, I was wearing an Allen Iverson T-shirt, we talked about you having been a military brat who moved around a lot. We separated to different lines. I should’ve gone with you but I wasn’t thinking. Care for lunch? When: Nov. 5. Where: Winn Dixie @ Beach & St. Johns Bluff. #1157-1127

BEAUTY HIDDEN IN THE FOLDS Saw you in the VIP section at Pure and walked up to you when we first locked eyes. I thought you were beautiful.

Long-haired brunette dancing with her friends wearing a black dress. I asked you if you were with anyone twice and you told me no. When: Jan. 11. Where: Pure Night Club. #1179-0116 RED LIPS HOTTIE IN THE HARLEY SHIRT Hey girl, I saw you from afar eating that taco and disgusting beer; couldn’t help but wonder who you were. I’ve seen you around town. Maybe I’ll see you at the Terror, H2O show. I love Harley Davidson. When: Jan. 2. Where: Burrito Gallery Downtown. #1179-0116 STARBUCKS, LEATHER JACKET, BEAUTIFUL This is more of a saw you once, then had coffee. You: Wearing awesome black leather jacket, boots that could’ve laced up to your knee, and your hair down. I walked by once, forgot why I was there or who I was meeting. I introduced myself; we spent two hours walking and talking. Will you see me again? When: Jan. 7. Where: Starbucks @ Casa Monica. #1178-0116

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The Kerry, Ireland, county council voted in January to let some people drive drunk. The councillors reasoned that in the county’s isolated regions, some seniors live alone and need the camaraderie of the pub, but fear a DUI arrest on the way home. The councillors thus empowered police to issue DUI permits to those targeted drivers. Besides, reasoned the councillors, the area’s so sparsely populated, such drivers don’t encounter others on the road at night. The councillors’ beneficence may have been influenced, reported BBC News, by the fact that “several” of the five voting “yea” own pubs.

Spare the Waterboard, Spoil the Child

William Province, 42, was arrested in Jefferson County, Mont., in December, charged with waterboarding four boys — two were his sons — at his home. In January, Kirill Bartashevitch, 52, was charged with making “terroristic” threats to his high-school-age daughter after he allegedly pointed his new AK-47 at her because her report card showed 2 Bs instead of all As. He said he’d recently bought the gun because he feared Obama would ban them.

Feathery Find

Emma Whittington, of Hutchinson, Kan., rushed her 7-month-old daughter to the ER in December when she developed a golf-ball-sized lump on her neck. Two days later, at a Wichita hospital, a doctor gently pulled a feather from the lump. He guessed it had been in the process of emerging from her throat. Doctors said the girl probably swallowed the feather by accident and it stuck in throat tissue; her body was trying to eject it through the skin.

Packing Heat

As if 9/11 and the resultant air travel restrictions had never happened, travelers for some reason continue to keep Transportation Security Administration agents busy at passengers’ carry-on bag searches. From a TSA weekly summary of confiscations in January: 33 handguns, eight stun guns and a serrated wire garrote. Among 2012’s highlights: a live 40mm grenade, a live blasting cap, “seal bombs” and six pounds of black power, with detonation cords and timing fuse.

Stuck with Jury Duty

A man with admittedly limited English skills went to a Springfield, Mass., courthouse in December to address a traffic ticket, but somehow wound up on a jury trying Donald Campbell on two counts of assault. Officials said the man just got in the wrong line and followed jurors to a room; the real sixth juror mistakenly went to another room. The jury, including the accidental juror, found Campbell guilty. He got a new trial when the mistake was discovered.

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• Timothy Crabtree, 45, of Rogersville, was arrested in October and charged with stabbing his son, Brandon, 21, in an argument over who would get the last beer in the house.

• Tricia Moody, 26, was charged with DUI in Knoxville in January after a 10-minute police chase. The officer’s report noted Moody was still holding a cup of beer and apparently spilling none en route.

• Jerry Poe, 62, was charged in a road-rage incident in Clinton on Black Friday when he fired a handgun at a driver in front of him “to scare her into moving” faster, he said. Poe said he’d started at midnight at one Wal-Mart, waited in line unsuccessfully for five hours for a sale-priced stereo, and was on his way to another Wal-Mart.

Twin Rivalry

Twin brothers Aric and Sean Hale, 28, were both arrested on New Year’s Eve in Manchester, Conn., after fighting each other at a hotel and later at a residence. Police said a 27-year-old woman was openly dating both Hales; Sean thought it was his turn and asked Aric for privacy. Aric begged to differ about whose turn it was.

Bastions of Human Rights

Voted in December as vice presidents of the U.N. Human Rights Council for 2013 were the nations of Mauritania and the Maldives, both of which permit the death penalty for renouncing Islam. In Mauritania, a person so charged has three days to repent for a lesser sentence. An August 2012 item in London’s The Guardian reported widespread acceptance of slavery conditions in Mauritania, affecting as many as 800,000 of the 3.5 million population. Said one abolitionist leader, “Today we have the slavery [that] American plantation owners dreamed of [in that the slaves] believe their condition is necessary to get to paradise.”

An Alternative to Raises

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s non-medical employees have been campaigning for union representation, suggesting their current wages leave many workers dangerously close to poverty.

Though raises haven’t materialized, UPMC (according to a November Pittsburgh City Paper story) has sympathy for its employees’ plight. In a November UPMC newsletter, it announced it was setting up “UPMC Cares” food banks. Employees (presumably better-paid ones) were urged to “donate nonperishable food items to stock employee food pantries that will be established on both [UPMC campuses].” One astonished worker’s response: “I started to cry.”

Taxwoman Owes Taxes

In December, through a public records check, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch revealed the appointed Collector of Revenue for St. Louis County hasn’t paid personal property taxes since 2008. Stacy Bailey and her husband owe taxes on three cars and filed for bankruptcy in 2011. Bailey’s boss, Director of Revenue Eugene Leung, told the Dispatch he’d checked Bailey’s real-estate tax status but not personal property taxes. Still, he said, “Knowing what I know now, she’s still the most qualified person for the job.”

Between a Dog and a Hard Place

In January, a 68-year-old Florida man got out of a van to open a garage door so his friend could back in, but he left the van door open, and the driver’s dog leaped excitedly into the vehicle and landed on the gas pedal. The man was fatally crushed against the garage door.

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The Importance of Embracing Difference

We must all appreciate the value of community-wide participation – and the costs of failing to achieve it

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vividly recall the day Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. Fresh out of Florida A&M, I was stationed in Chu Lai, Vietnam, with the U.S. Army’s Americal Division. Our commanding officer brought the AfricanAmerican soldiers together to share the news of King’s assassination.

As millions mourned King, I struggled.

Why did we risk our lives fighting for others’ freedoms as our heroes got cut down back in America? In my own native South, regardless of the Civil Rights laws, the de facto rules of the day limited a black man’s ability to earn a living wage and where he could reside. It was, to say the least, a very troubling time.

Yet, between the formation of the Jacksonville Urban League in 1947 and the murder of King, the United States slowly, incrementally, began to realize the equality found in the tenets of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence.

Of course, those once-hallowed walls of segregation did not, of their own volition, come falling down. In Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Tallahassee and other cities, marches, protests and primarily NAACP-directed courtroom victories brought them down.

Local heroes, including Rutledge Pearson, Earl Johnson, Willye Dennis, Frank Hampton, Sallye Mathis, Rodney Hurst, Alton Yates, Bob Ingram, the Jacksonville Urban League’s Clanzel T. Brown, a long line of black ministers and many others, including the Anti-Defamation League, and a few whites, such as Stetson Kennedy, moved effectively against Jim Crow.

Over the decades, with the aid of allies from across the ethnic, racial and religious spectrum, we Jacksonvillians have achieved still more progress.

The election of Jacksonville’s first AfricanAmerican mayor, as well as the rapid ascent of the new Jaguars owner, have revitalized our self-image and gained a national re-evaluation of our city’s social and economic potential.

Long before the arrival of these important leaders, Jacksonville may have been Florida’s most diverse city, where many AfricanAmericans achieved major financial success.

In the early 1920s, before Jim Crow finally slammed its door on black wealth creation,

several African-American banks and insurance companies flourished.

Civil rights and labor leader A. Philip Randolph and author, lawyer, diplomat and National NAACP Executive Director James Weldon Johnson, as well as Florida’s first black millionaire, Abraham Lincoln Lewis, are just a few of the many noteworthy AfricanAmericans who have played significant roles in our city’s socioeconomic evolution.

While African-Americans are still the largest minority group, a rich ethnic and racial diversity from more than 120 nations has taken root on the banks of the St. Johns. And by 2040, the University of Florida Bureau of Economic & Business Research predicts that African-Americans, Hispanics and AsianAmericans will outnumber whites.

Before Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders — aided by Negro troops whose heroism he praised — took San Juan Hill, Cuban freedom fighters shipped weapons from Northeast Florida to Cuba in an effort to toss off the yoke of imperial Spain.

From the 19th century forward, talented immigrants from Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Africa came to a place formerly called Cowford. The Chinese arrived, to take up farming on the Westside in the 1880s, and for almost a century, they shipped vegetables to restaurants from Miami to New York, while Filipinos succeeded in a variety of professions.

Middle Easterners opened businesses and several notable Middle Easterners became public officials, while Jewish entrepreneurs built immense downtown department stores, including the May Cohen’s building that today houses City Hall. And for those with a sweet tooth, who can forget Worman’s Delicatessen?

Yes, there’s been significant progress on lands where crosses once burned, but 45 years after King’s death, our segregated past still shadows First Coast economic development decisions.

As president of the Jacksonville Urban League, I’ve had the privilege of working with many dedicated and talented colleagues from the corporate, political and education sectors, who promote diversity and inclusion in their professional and personal lives.

Unfortunately, this sincere striving for

openness is not found in some key institutions.

African-Americans, other minorities and women can still be labeled as unrealistic and their careers put on the slow track if they fail to actively mirror the views of senior white male colleagues.

Such environments are hardly incubators for new dynamic ideas.

Limiting employment because of anyone’s sexual orientation is another form of bigotry.

It limits Jacksonville’s retention of some very bright minds and undermines our ability to recruit major, tolerant job-creating corporations. We certainly can do better.

Failing to make the most of existing human resources can and probably will have other unintended consequences. Still more talented young people — including our own children — will exit Northeast Florida and put down roots in more inclusive regions, where leaders actively tap into the powers of diverse talent pools.

What about the role of education?

Will Jacksonville’s increasingly resegregated schools, outside the walls of well-financed charters and magnets, be pipelines to an environment where minority-majority children lack the interaction skills needed to function well in an increasingly diverse world?

Our public education system will either be a major stumbling block or a stairway to a brighter tomorrow, as our increasingly diverse metropolis competes for people and resources in the 21st century’s expanding global economic development wars.

In China, Japan and much of Europe, public school educated children routinely surpass both publicly and privately schooled U.S. counterparts in math and science.

While Duval County schools have reduced students’ exposure to the humanities, Europe continues to value the universal importance of arts, history and literature; China has begun to outdistance the United States in early childhood education.

Will Jacksonville’s public schools remain simply adequate, as parents shift more children into St. Johns County or costly private schools?

Taxpayers certainly deserve better.

My Urban League colleagues and I are actively supporting Duval County School Superintendent Nikolai Vitti, as he strives to

succeed where predecessors failed. And as we support his efforts to revitalize the Duval County K-12 model, we at the Urban League continue to upgrade our own educational services.

I believe that this city, our town, can rise to the point where a person’s religion, race, gender or sexual orientation are, finally, just simply private, personal matters, instead of barriers that keep us apart and derail our aspirations.

JCCI’s JAX2025 work offers us the opportunity to identify priorities and construct a vision of what social, cultural and economic goals we on the First Coast aim to achieve over the next 12 years.

Previous “community-wide” vision quests brought upgrades to some aspects of the Jacksonville experience. Yet they failed to achieve significant minority group input.

Subsequently, the economic, social and cultural concerns of these communities have not been adequately addressed.

The rhetoric, press releases and reports were interesting, and significant outcomes, desired by the majority, were partly achieved. But most changes barely affected the fastest growing segments of Jacksonville’s tax-paying citizens.

In my view, we will only reach major citywide economic milestones when a significantly larger portion of the current majority population appreciates the positive value of genuine community-wide participation — and the unavoidable and painful long-term costs of failing to achieve this goal.

As Martin Luther King Jr. sat behind the bars in a Birmingham jail, he wrote, “There is little hope for us until we become tough-minded enough to break loose from the shackles of prejudice, half-truths and downright ignorance.”

Let us let go of our view of “the other” and toss off the bold-lettered half-truths of the past, as we build a more vital city on the river that reflects and champions we really are.

Richard Danford

Danford has served as CEO of Jacksonville Urban League since 1992, with prior service with the city of Jacksonville, Edward Waters College, the University of Florida and Thomas Area Technical School.

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